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| THE UNION DIFFERENCE | |
|---|---|
| Union workers’ median weekly earnings2 Nonunion workers’ median weekly earnings |
$1004 $802 |
| Young (ages 16-24) Union workers’ median weekly earnings Young (ages 16-24) nonunion workers’ median weekly earnings |
$600 $497 |
| Union women’s median weekly earnings Nonunion women’s median weekly earnings |
$955 $723 |
| African American Union workers’ median weekly earnings African American nonunion workers’ weekly median earnings |
$808 $646 |
| Latino Union workers’ median weekly earnings Latino nonunion workers’ median weekly earnings |
$886 $608 |
| Union workers participating in job-provided health insurance1 Nonunion workers participating in job-provided health insurance |
85% 53% |
| Union workers participating in guaranteed (defined-benefits) pension plans Nonunion workers participating in guaranteed (defined-benefits) pension plans |
74% 15% |
| Union workers with paid sick leave Nonunion workers with paid sick leave |
86% 65% |
| Union workers have the right to a grievance procedure Nonunion workers are At Will Employees |