"It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. (Applause.) The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label. (Applause.)" President Obama, Labor Day 2010.
Hoven's Index for September 8, 2010
Industries with highest percentage of employees who are union members:
Local government: 43.3%
State government: 32.2%
Federal government: 28.0%
Transportation: 22.2%
Construction: 14.5%
Manufacturing: 10.9%
Information (includes TV & movies): 10.0%
Mining: 8.6%
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