20.1%
What was the U.S. union membership rate in 1983, the first year of comparable data?
There were 17.7 million union members in 1983, versus 14.7 million in 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Union Members 2025 (2025) bls.gov
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61.6%
What was the U.S. labor force participation rate in August 2026?
The employment-population ratio was 59.1%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Situation (Aug. 2026) bls.gov
4.1%
What was the U.S. unemployment rate in August 2026?
About 7.0 million people were unemployed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Situation (Aug. 2026) bls.gov
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