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According to a report by Gallup, union approval in the U.S. is at a record high, with 61% of respondents stating that unions help rather than hurt the economy. Additionally, 43% of respondents want unions to have more influence in the country. However, despite this positive sentiment, union membership is at a record low, with the current rate being the lowest since 1983. The drop in membership rates can be attributed to workforce participation outpacing the number of people joining unions. Nonetheless, for those who are currently members, union membership is seen as increasingly important. The researchers predict that this growing support and commitment will strengthen unions in the future. [Extracted from the article]