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Editorial
November 21, 1955
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Editorial reports growth in U.S. and Canadian union membership to 18 million by end of 1954, per Bureau of Labor Statistics, viewing it as progress for organized labor as more workers join.
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Seeing the Light
Union membership in the United States and Canada continues to grow.
Latest figures obtained from a Bureau of Labor Statistics' survey reveal that at the end of 1954 the rosters of national and international unions in the U. S. totaled approximately 18 million members.
Of this total, a little over one million union members resided outside of the continental U. S.--most of them in Canada.
With a membership of 14 1/2 million in 1945, the unions boosted their total to between 16 1/2 and 17 million in 1951, and to 18 million at the close of last year.
These figures come as an encouraging report to all members of the organized labor movement.
They clearly show that organized labor is marching ahead: that more and more workers are getting to see the light-and doing something about it.
Union membership in the United States and Canada continues to grow.
Latest figures obtained from a Bureau of Labor Statistics' survey reveal that at the end of 1954 the rosters of national and international unions in the U. S. totaled approximately 18 million members.
Of this total, a little over one million union members resided outside of the continental U. S.--most of them in Canada.
With a membership of 14 1/2 million in 1945, the unions boosted their total to between 16 1/2 and 17 million in 1951, and to 18 million at the close of last year.
These figures come as an encouraging report to all members of the organized labor movement.
They clearly show that organized labor is marching ahead: that more and more workers are getting to see the light-and doing something about it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Union Membership
Organized Labor
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
Us Unions
Canada Unions
Labor Growth
What entities or persons were involved?
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
National And International Unions
Organized Labor Movement
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Growth Of Union Membership In The United States And Canada
Stance / Tone
Encouraging And Positive About Organized Labor
Key Figures
Bureau Of Labor Statistics
National And International Unions
Organized Labor Movement
Key Arguments
Union Membership Totaled Approximately 18 Million At The End Of 1954
Over One Million Members Resided Outside Continental U.S., Mostly In Canada
Membership Grew From 14.5 Million In 1945 To 16.5 17 Million In 1951, And To 18 Million By End Of 1954
Figures Show Organized Labor Is Advancing As More Workers Join