Women currently comprise about half of U.S. labor union members, yet female representation in union leadership is still significantly lagging, particularly for women of color.
Despite longstanding challenges, Black and Latina women are gaining union leadership roles and achieving wins for family-friendly benefits such as healthcare and parental leave.
Historically, unions have been viewed as predominantly male-dominated spaces, with more women and people of color actually being covered by union contracts than typically perceived.
In 2023, union membership rates for Black and Latina women increased slightly, indicating a growing trend amid a general decline in overall union membership.
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