If union membership were to triple, workers could get a 14.5% raise

Union membership in the U.S. reached its highest point in 16 years, with 16.5 million workers represented by unions in 2025. Despite this, over 50 million workers still yearn for union representation. A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute suggests that tripling union membership could lead to a significant 14.5% raise for workers. This potential boost in wages highlights the ongoing demand for union representation and its potential to address income inequality in the modern workforce.