Special Report
States With the Strongest and Weakest Unions
April 4, 2019 12:59 pm
Last Updated: January 6, 2020 5:41 am
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26. Alabama
> Pct. of workers in unions: 9.3%
> Change in union membership (2008-2018): -0.5 ppt. (6th smallest decrease)
> Union workers: 180,645 (22nd most)
> Avg. annual wage: $45,308 (11th lowest)
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27. Kentucky
> Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8%
> Change in union membership (2008-2018): +0.2 ppt. (7th largest increase)
> Union workers: 160,209 (24th most)
> Avg. annual wage: $44,855 (8th lowest)
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28. Indiana
> Pct. of workers in unions: 8.8%
> Change in union membership (2008-2018): -3.6 ppt. (6th largest decrease)
> Union workers: 269,025 (15th most)
> Avg. annual wage: $46,897 (17th lowest)
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29. Wisconsin
> Pct. of workers in unions: 8.1%
> Change in union membership (2008-2018): -6.9 ppt. (the largest decrease)
> Union workers: 218,590 (19th most)
> Avg. annual wage: $47,804 (21st lowest)
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30. Iowa
> Pct. of workers in unions: 7.7%
> Change in union membership (2008-2018): -2.9 ppt. (10th largest decrease)
> Union workers: 112,771 (22nd fewest)
> Avg. annual wage: $45,186 (10th lowest)
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