Labor unions and similar labor organizations
NAICS Code: 813930
BLS projects Labor unions and similar labor organizations to contract -3.3% through 2034 - 5.7 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 19% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Labor unions and similar labor organizations sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Labor unions and similar labor organizations sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-3.3% Top 81% higher than 19% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: -3.3% projected BLS growth for Labor unions and similar labor organizations .
Projected decline plus a mid-sized public-company sample argues for checking adjacent occupations before treating any single firm grade as destiny.
NAICS 813930 · 107,200 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Labor unions and similar labor organizations.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Labor unions and similar labor organizations (NAICS 813930) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum and coal products manufacturing | 109,400 | -3.0% |
| Waste treatment and disposal | 108,400 | +3.9% |
| Labor unions and similar labor organizations | 107,200 | -3.3% |
| Support activities for agriculture and forestry | 106,200 | +1.0% |
| Foundries | 106,000 | -14.7% |
| Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance | 104,700 | +4.7% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Labor unions and similar labor organizations?
As of 2024, the Labor unions and similar labor organizations industry employs approximately 107,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Labor unions and similar labor organizations growing or declining?
The Labor unions and similar labor organizations industry is projected to decline by 3.3% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -3,600 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Labor unions and similar labor organizations?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Labor unions and similar labor organizations. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Labor unions and similar labor organizations industry?
AI impact on the Labor unions and similar labor organizations industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts