Special Report

Union Membership In All 50 States

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10. Connecticut
> Workers in a labor union: 14.6% (total: 222,159)
> Change in union membership (2011-2021): -2.2 ppt. (11th highest)
> Avg. annual wage: $66,130 (6th highest)

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9. Alaska
> Workers in a labor union: 15.7% (total: 45,998)
> Change in union membership (2011-2021): -6.4 ppt. (the highest)
> Avg. annual wage: $63,480 (8th highest)

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8. Rhode Island
> Workers in a labor union: 15.8% (total: 74,781)
> Change in union membership (2011-2021): -1.6 ppt. (20th highest)
> Avg. annual wage: $62,120 (11th highest)

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7. California
> Workers in a labor union: 15.9% (total: 2,468,918)
> Change in union membership (2011-2021): -1.1 ppt. (24th lowest)
> Avg. annual wage: $68,510 (4th highest)

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6. Minnesota
> Workers in a labor union: 15.9% (total: 416,340)
> Change in union membership (2011-2021): 0.9 ppt. (18th lowest)
> Avg. annual wage: $60,480 (12th highest)

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