The number of union election petitions continues to rise, but officials say they don't have enough resources to handle the caseload.
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More U.S. workers appear to be turning to unions in hopes of improving their jobs.
On Tuesday, federal officials reported a 29% jump in union election petitions during the most recent fiscal year, rising from 2,593 in 2023 to 3,286 in 2024. The increase is part of a yearslong trend at the National Labor Relations Board, the agency that oversees private sector union elections and enforces collective bargaining rights.
This is how you fix a middle class. Labor should have a seat at the table. All these people saw unions win BIG last year and they now want their fair share. Hotel workers, fast food, senior care, nurses, teachers, teamsters, uaw, cops, actors, casino workers,
Yes, unions won big in 2023, with victories in strikes, representation elections, and pay raises:
- Strikes: 2023 saw the highest number of major strikes in over 20 years, with unions winning victories in a variety of sectors, including health care, casinos, and Hollywood. Some notable examples include:
- Hawaii health care workers: Ratified a new contract after a nearly two-month strike
- Ohio school employees: Ratified a new contract after a 12-day strike
- San Jose city workers: Reached an agreement with their employer after a near-unanimous strike vote