January 25, 2011
Union membership declines in 2010
Union membership by industry, 2010
Industry |
Members of unions |
Total |
14,715,000 |
Private sector |
7,092,000 |
Agriculture and related industries |
18,000 |
Nonagricultural industries |
7,074,000 |
Construction |
801,000 |
Manufacturing |
1,418,000 |
Wholesale and retail trade |
860,000 |
Transportation and utilities |
1,134,000 |
Education and health services |
1,608,000 |
Leisure and hospitality |
301,000 |
Other private sector industries |
953,000 |
Public sector |
7,623,000 |
Federal government |
984,000 |
State government |
1,969,000 |
Local government |
4,670,000 |
These data featured in the TED article, Union membership declines in 2010.
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