Unionization Petitions Surge Under Biden Administration

The number of union election petitions has doubled since 2021, marking the first significant increase in decades.

Petitions for union representation rose to 3,286 in fiscal 2024, up from 1,638 in 2021, according to the National Labor Relations Board.
This marks the first major increase in unionization efforts since the 1970s, contrasting with a decline during Trump's presidency.
Biden attributes the surge to his administration's pro-worker policies, reversing several key labor policies from Trump's tenure.
Despite increased petitions, union density remains low, with only about 1 in 10 U.S. workers belonging to a union.
The rise in labor activism coincides with high-profile organizing efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon.