U.S. adults on the strength of unions now versus 30 years ago 2022
A survey in September 2022, found that 34 percent of Americans view unions as less powerful now compared with 30 years ago.
Americans views on the strength of labor unions now versus 30 years ago in the United States in 2022
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Release date
September 2022
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Region
United States
Survey time period
September 17 to 20, 2022
Number of respondents
1,494 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online interview
Supplementary notes
Original question: Consider the amount of power and influence you see labor unions as holding in this country. How would you say this influence level has changed for U.S. labor unions over the past 30 years?
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