U.S. employees represented by labor unions 1983-2023

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Abigail Tierney,
Jul 5, 2024
In 2023, the number of workers who represented by unions amounted to about 16.19 million, an increase from 2022, but an overall decline since 1983. Employees represented by unions are not necessarily union members themselves, rather they are employed in roles where their contracts are covered by a union or similar collective bargaining agreement.

Number of employees represented by unions in the United States from 1983 to 2023 (in millions)

CharacteristicWorkers represented in millions
2023 16.19
2022 16
2021 15.8
2020 15.94
2019 16.38
2018 16.38
2017 16.44
2016 16.27
2015 16.44
2014 16.15
2013 16.03
2012 15.92
2011 16.29
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Release date

January 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

1983 to 2023

Age group

16 years and older

Supplementary notes

Numbers refer to wage and salary workers, excluding incorporated self employed.

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