Abstract
The current report will explore recent trends in unionization in the state of New Jersey. Unlike the previous State of Labor report which captured a tumultuous period in the U.S. labor market—the year leading up to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the year of the shutdown—the current report captures the period of labor unrest during the COVID-19 recovery, which was characterized by increased organizing activity, labor militancy, a tight labor market, and rising inflation. Union density by sector, industry and demographic characteristics will be explored as will strike activity and union wage differentials.