Construction Coverage reports Buffalo-Cheektowaga, New York is the most Unionized City in America.  Buffalo-Cheektowaga came in first with a Union Membership Rate of 23.5%, a Union Representation Rate of 25.8%; 108,420 Workers who are Members of Union; 119,015 Workers who are represented by Unions; and a total employment of 460,560.  Construction Coverage reports Labor Unions in the U.S. have faced major challenges over the last several decades, including Anti-Union initiatives by employers, the growing prominence of the Gig Economy and shifting Labor Laws, among other factors, all contributing to a steady decline in Union Membership.  But recently, interest in Unionization has resurfaced.  Desires for better compensation and working conditions have once again taken center stage.  And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the BLS found in 2022, the median wage for Full-Time Union Workers was $1,216 per week compared to only $1,029 per week for full-time Non-Union Workers.  In other words, Union Workers earn about 18% more than their Non-Union counterparts, which for the typical Worker, is nearly $10,000 in additional compensation - annually.  A major reason for this wage disparity is Union Worker’s ability to benefit from the Union’s collective bargaining power, rather than relying on individual negotiations with an employer.

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