The Trump administration has broken core promises to American workers, families, and seniors.
Despite the economic expansion, union density has continued to fall across demographic groups, industries, and occupations, as well as in most states.
Union membership rates are at record lows, and new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the share of income going to the middle class remains low as well.
Policymakers should remember the importance of labor unions to help rebuild the middle class.
These three charts present today’s new Census figures in a historical context and illustrate how the middle class has struggled to make headway in an increasingly unequal economy.
The president’s economic plan released yesterday recognizes the importance of the middle class in producing economic growth.
Strengthening organized labor is one of the most important steps to help rebuild our middle class.
By advancing the interests of the middle class in the workplace and in our democracy, unions help build and strengthen the middle class.
David Madland and Nick Bunker explain why building a middle class for the 21st century will be difficult until union membership starts to increase.
David Madland shows how a strong middle class is the key to higher GDP—not giving more money to the wealthy and hoping it trickles down.