Overview

• Petitions for union representation rose to 3,286 in fiscal 2024, up from 1,638 in 2021, according to the National Labor Relations Board.
• This marks the first major increase in unionization efforts since the 1970s, contrasting with a decline during Trump's presidency.
• Biden attributes the surge to his administration's pro-worker policies, reversing several key labor policies from Trump's tenure.
• Despite increased petitions, union density remains low, with only about 1 in 10 U.S. workers belonging to a union.
• The rise in labor activism coincides with high-profile organizing efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon.