US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions, report finds
Summary
A report by the Economic Policy Institute shows that US employers spend over $1.5 billion yearly to oppose labor unions. This money goes to consultants and lawyers who help companies fight union efforts during elections and organizing campaigns.Key Facts
- US employers spend $1.5 billion each year on efforts to avoid labor unions.
- $442 million is spent annually on union-avoidance consultants.
- Amazon spent $26.6 million in 2025 on union-avoidance consultants.
- Union membership in the US is now about 10%, down from 20.3% in 1983.
- Nearly 70% of Americans approve of labor unions, according to Gallup polls.
- Law firms like Littler Mendelson work with companies like Amazon and Starbucks to oppose union campaigns.
- These firms also oppose laws that seek to improve workers’ rights, such as California’s AB5 bill.
- It can take over a year on average for workers to reach a first union contract after winning an election.
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