Want to understand America's labor movement? Head south
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If you go by headlines, the last 12 months have delivered major wins to organized labor.
But despite well publicized victories the rate of U.S. union membership fell to a record low in 2023. Just 10%.
And in southern states, the push to unionize can still be a grinding, uphill battle.
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But despite well publicized victories the rate of U.S. union membership fell to a record low in 2023. Just 10%.
And in southern states, the push to unionize can still be a grinding, uphill battle.
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