What trends have been seen with respect to labor union membership in the United States? How might you explain these trends?
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Provide information on the proportion of the U.S. workforce belonging to unions (13%).
2. Include information on why union membership has fallen in the United States, including the shift from an industrial to a service and information economy.
3. Include information on sectors where unions have expanded, such as health care, the public sector, and the service sector.
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