Lower unionization over the last 40 years decreased wages by 7.9%
The suppression of collective bargaining over the last four decades has ushered in a new era of inequality—one that impacts all workers, not just union members.
In 1979, 27.0% of workers were covered by union contracts. By 2019, that number had dropped to 11.6%. New research finds that this single factor dragged down the typical full-time workers’ wages by over $3,000/year.
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The enormous impact of eroded collective bargaining on wages
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