Unions Helped Make Labor Day A Holiday. But Where Are They Now?

Unions Helped Make Labor Day A Holiday. But Where Are They Now?

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The video discusses the creation of Labor Day and the history of labor unions in the U.S. It highlights the decline in union membership from 1983 to 2018, influenced by economic shifts and political actions. Despite this decline, recent years have seen a resurgence in strikes, particularly in education and telecommunications, indicating ongoing labor activism.

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What actions did President Donald Trump take that affected unions in 2018?

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What was notable about the number of worker strikes in 2018?

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