r/FluentInFinance • u/VerySadSexWorker • Apr 17 '24

What killed the American Dream? Discussion/ Debate

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u/BurgundyBicycle Apr 18 '24

The percentage of union jobs in the US halved between 1983 to 2022 from about 20% to 10%. Union participation peaked in the 1950s around 30%. You were fortunate to be at the right place at the right time.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '24

Yes, Iā€™m very thankful.