How the coronavirus pandemic may be causing support of labor unions to rise

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Description: Over the past several decades, union membership has steadily declined. Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicates that in 1983, 20.1% of employed Americans were members of a union. By 2019, that share had decreased by roughly half to 10.3%.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/29/support-of-labor-unions-is-at-65percentheres-whats-behind-the-rise.html

Questions for discussion:

  • Explain the decline in union membership.
  • What is motivating renewed interest in unions?
  • Is this a good development? Explain your thinking.