US employers spend over $1.5bn annually on union opposition efforts, EPI report finds
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Summary
A report by the Economic Policy Institute reveals that US employers spend over $1.5 billion annually on union opposition efforts, including hiring union-avoidance consultants and law firms specializing in anti-union strategies. Amazon alone spent $26.6 million in 2025 on such consultants. Critics argue these funds could instead be invested in workers.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledUS employers spend more than $1.5bn a year on labor union opposition efforts, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).
US employers spend $442m on union-avoidance consultants annually, according to an estimate by the EPI.
Amazon alone spent $26.6m in 2025 on union-avoidance consultants, based on filings with the US Department of Labor.
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