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How strong are U.S. teacher unions?

How Strong Are U.S. Teacher Unions? A State-By-State Comparison

By Amber M. Winkler, Ph.D. , Janie Scull , Dara Zeehandelaar, Ph.D.
This timely study represents the most comprehensive analysis of American teacher unions’ strength ever conducted, ranking all fifty states and the District of Columbia according to the power and influence of their state-level unions. To assess union strength, the Fordham Institute and Education Reform Now examined thirty-seven different variables across five realms:
1) Resources and Membership
2) Involvement in Politics
3) Scope of