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As worker actions increase, Biden administration touts benefits of unions while membership declines

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Overview

  • Recent months have seen an increase in worker organizing and strikes across industries.
  • The Biden administration released reports highlighting positive impacts of unions, including higher wages and improved benefits.
  • Vice President Harris and Treasury Secretary Yellen publicly expressed support for unions.
  • Despite the administration's pro-union stance, union membership has been declining for decades.
  • With a potential auto workers strike looming, unions are gaining national attention and reshaping the labor discussion.