Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
September 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This is #HeartUnions week 2025.
Sick pay?
Paid holiday leave?
Paid parental leave?
Set minimum wages?
An 8 hour day?
Safe and healthy workplaces?
Protection from discrimination?
Equal pay?
Weekends?
If you are not already a member - #JoinAUnionToday
Sick pay?
Paid holiday leave?
Paid parental leave?
Set minimum wages?
An 8 hour day?
Safe and healthy workplaces?
Protection from discrimination?
Equal pay?
Weekends?
If you are not already a member - #JoinAUnionToday
February 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is #HeartUnions week 2025.
Sick pay?
Paid holiday leave?
Paid parental leave?
Set minimum wages?
An 8 hour day?
Safe and healthy workplaces?
Protection from discrimination?
Equal pay?
Weekends?
If you are not already a member - #JoinAUnionToday
Sick pay?
Paid holiday leave?
Paid parental leave?
Set minimum wages?
An 8 hour day?
Safe and healthy workplaces?
Protection from discrimination?
Equal pay?
Weekends?
If you are not already a member - #JoinAUnionToday