After Years of Decline, Labor Unions are Making a Comeback
The recent history of the organized labor movement has been dismal. In the 1960s, 33% of all American workers were members of labor and trade unions; today, that number has dropped to 10%. Although union membership in the public sector remains relatively strong at 36% nationwide, private sector union membership is at its lowest level since the labor movement began over a century ago. The good news is that after a half-century of declines, union membership is again on the rise – and food service workers in Indiana are leading the way. The primary reason for this reversal is the...
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