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By one measure, unionization is less common now than at nearly any point in over 100 years. Despite heightened focus on the conditions of work and workers’ voice and power on the job, new data shows 2021 brought a decline in union membership. What does this mean for economic mobility and security? This article discusses three key things to know and stresses the need for data to inform future policymaking.

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