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Retail employers continue to navigate a changing labor relations environment alongside ongoing workforce and operational pressures. High turnover, rising labor and operating costs, evolving employee expectations, and growing workplace safety concerns are creating new challenges for employers. At the same time, unions and worker centers continue to evolve their organizing strategies, while strikes, corporate campaigns, state and local labor policies, and the growing use of AI and other workplace technologies are creating new considerations for retailers seeking to maintain positive employee relations.
People Results’ 2026 Semi-Annual Labor Activity in Retail 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, election outcomes, and strikes across the retail 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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