The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own; view more opinion at CNN. Richard TrumkaI also cautioned that transformational change wouldn't be handed to us from the halls of power. More than a quarter-million Americans joined unions last year -- three-quarters of them under 35. Half of nonunion workers say they would vote to do the same if given the chance, and Gallup has even pegged unions' popularity at a 15-year high. With each freshly-printed union card comes another worker with the opportunity for higher pay, a safer place to work and a more secure retirement.

Source: CNN September 03, 2018 11:37 UTC