Union membership is likely to rise in the coming decade, because the same economic and political conditions that gave rise to unions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are now reappearing.

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There is a great deal of debate concerning the future strength and viability of unions. However, it would be hard to argue that the conditions that plagued workers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are reappearing. U.S. workers now have legal protection from abuse, exploitation, and discrimination, and contemporary managers tend to take a positive and progressive approach toward dealing with employees.

Union Membership Is Likely to Rise in the Coming Decade