Composition of U.S. workforce by union status, 1983 and 2017
| Union status | Nonunion | Union |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 76.74% | 23.26 |
| 2017 | 88.08 | 11.92 |
Note: The year 1983 is the earliest year for which union status is available in the data.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata