In 2023, over 1.66 million people working in the human health and social work activities sector were members of trade unions in the United Kingdom, the most of any industry. Additionally, there were over 1.47 million people working in education who were trade union members.
Number of trade union members in the United Kingdom in 2023, by industry
(in 1,000s)
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GOV.UK. (June 5, 2024). Number of trade union members in the United Kingdom in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/287309/uk-trade-union-membership-by-industry/
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GOV.UK. (2024). Number of trade union members in the United Kingdom in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/287309/uk-trade-union-membership-by-industry/
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Number of trade union members in the United Kingdom in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s) [Graph], GOV.UK, June 5, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/287309/uk-trade-union-membership-by-industry/