06/17/2026
The union membership rate for Hispanic and Latino workers in the United States is 9%, with roughly 2.5 million Latinos represented by labor organizations. While Latinos represent a critical and growing segment of the American workforce, their unionization rate sits slightly below the overall national average of 10%.
Rate Comparison Across DemographicsLooking at the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov), Latino unionization rates fall within the broader landscape of racial and ethnic groups in the country:
Black workers: 11.4%
White workers: 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino workers: 8.9%
Asian workers: 8.7%
Economic Impact for Latino WorkersDespite the lower overall participation rate, Latinos experience some of the largest economic benefits from union membership.
Research from the Latino Policy & Politics Institute shows that unionized Latino workers benefit from higher wages, better health benefits, and increased job security compared to their non-unionized counterparts.
