Unions have enthusiasm, media spotlight. But membership numbers lag

Alabama coal miners rally at a local ballpark in Brookwood, Alabama. They've been on strike against Warrior Met Coal since April 1.

Glance at the numbers and the state of American unions looks bleak.

Just 10.3% of American workers were union members last year, tied with 2019 for the lowest number on record. Membership has been dropping for decades.

Yet if you read the headlines that future appears brighter.