Unions aren’t just good for workers—they also benefit communities and democracy
Celine McNicholas, Margaret Poydock, Heidi Shierholz, and Hilary Wething
August 21, 2025
Washington D.C. – Strengthening unions is a democratic imperative in the face of authoritarian backsliding. Report Key findings In between 1979–2024, median wages rose more in states where unionization declined less. The
