While union membership has slowly waned over the past several decades, some states are recording steeper declines than others.
| State | Change | 2003 Share of Workforce | 2013 Share of Workforce |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -5.6% | 21.9% | 16.3% |
| Missouri | -4.6% | 13.2% | 8.6% |
| Ohio | -4.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| Wisconsin | -3.6% | 15.9% | 12.3% |
| New Jersey | -3.5% | 19.5% | 16.0% |
| Maryland | -2.7% | 14.3% | 11.6% |
| Minnesota | -2.7% | 17.0% | 14.3% |
| Indiana | -2.5% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| Pennsylvania | -2.4% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| Idaho | -2.3% | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Source: BLS, Annual Average Share of Employed Persons
This can be good news.
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