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Manufacturing employers continue to navigate an evolving labor relations environment as unions adjust their organizing strategies and expand into new markets. While organizing activity has moderated since its recent peak in 2024, unions are increasingly targeting emerging manufacturing sectors, smaller bargaining units, and facilities in regions that have historically experienced less labor activity. At the same time, digital organizing, growing pressure on joint ventures, and the adoption of AI and other workplace technologies are creating new considerations for employers seeking to maintain positive employee relations.
People Results’ 2026 Semi-Annual Labor Activity in Manufacturing Report provides a comprehensive analysis of national, regional, and state-level representation and decertification petitions and elections from 2025 through the first half of 2026. Drawing on NLRB data and insights from our Research & People Analytics team and labor relations experts, the report examines emerging organizing trends, union activity, and strikes across the manufacturing industry. Download the full report for data-driven insights to help your organization better understand the current labor landscape, identify potential risks, and prepare for the challenges ahead.
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