April 1, 2011 More Americans Back Unions Than Governors in State Disputes Nearly 8 in 10 adults in union households are following the issue closely
by Lydia Saad
PRINCETON, NJ -- With political battles over state budgets and collective bargaining still playing out to varying degrees in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Maine, and several other states, 48% of Americans say they agree more with the unions in these disputes, while 39% agree more with the governors. Thirteen percent favor neither side or have no opinion.
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"As you may know, Wisconsin and other states have been in the news because of disputes between the governors and state employee labor unions over collective bargaining policies and the state's budget. ... In states where there are such disputes, would you say you agree more with -- the governors or the state employee labor unions?"
Governors State Employees National adults 39 48
18 to 34 years 27 61 35 to 54 years 40 43 55 and older 45 45