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Union Membership Expected to Fall to 9.9% by 2024

9/2/2025

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U.S. union membership is projected to decline to 9.9% by 2024, down from 20.1% in 1983.
California's unionization rate is higher at 16.3%, covering 2.67 million workers.
Major California unions advocate for worker protections and shape state labor policies.
The Trump administration poses challenges to union stability and protections.
Oregon experiences a slight increase in union membership, while Washington sees a decline.

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Story summary

U.S. union membership is projected to decline to 9.9% by 2024, down from 20.1% in 1983.
California's unionization rate is higher at 16.3%, covering 2.67 million workers.
Major California unions advocate for worker protections and shape state labor policies.
The Trump administration poses challenges to union stability and protections.
Oregon experiences a slight increase in union membership, while Washington sees a decline.