Labor Picnic Capital District 2026

Hudson Mohawk Magazine · Sep 8, 2026 · 19m

Labor day is a national holiday to recognize the contributions of working men and women. This labor day finds that 71% of Americans approve of unions, the highest since 1957, even 52% of Republicans expressing support. A record 47% of Americans want unions to have more influence. Union membership however has been declining for decades, with less than 10% of the workforce belonging to a union, down from 20.1% in 1983. The political and economic power of union remain low, constrained by low membership, political opposition, and economic pressures. Wage growth has continued to lag behind…