Which of the Following Is True of the Trend in Union

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the trend in union membership in the United States?

• A) Union membership as a percentage of civilian employment has risen significantly.
• B) Union membership is higher in the private sector than in the public sector.
• C) Since the 1980s, union membership among government workers has held steady, while declines have occurred in the private sector.
• D) Total union membership now stands at about 30 percent of all employment.
• E) The share of employees who belong to unions has increased marginally since the 1960s.