Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report
Tripling US union membership could boost workers' incomes by $1.2 trillion annually, according to a report from the Economic Policy Institute released Wednesday. The median worker would see a 14.5% raise, amounting to an additional $7,700 per year. This expansion would also help narrow racial wage gaps and combat rising wealth inequality.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 14:10 UTC
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