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Story summary
- In 2025, union elections overseen by the National Labor Relations Board fell 30% to 1,498, from 2024’s 2,124.
- Participation declined by 59,000 workers, a 42% drop.
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration fired pro-worker leaders and created a conservative majority on the NLRB, hindering union organizing.
- Public support for unions rose to 68%.
- Experts say interest in unionization remains strong, with workers using voluntary recognition to form unions bypassing the NLRB.
