Union membership in all industries has decreased during the past decade from highs of 14.9% of workers in 2011 to 14.1% for union membership in 2013. However, that could change if President Joe Biden’s administration follows through on its promise to create union jobs as part of a proposed $2 trillion infrastructure and energy plan. In addition, while he has not yet been confirmed, Biden has nominated Marty Walsh, former construction union leader and current mayor of Boston, for the position of Labor Secretary.
