By a margin of 20%, our readers said they have favorable view of labor unions in our Labor Day poll. That is both good news and bad news for labor. The margin of support for labor should have been much greater, considering this site’s progressive audience. Clearly, the unions have a lot of work to do to reintroduce themselves to many progressives.

The labor movement has experienced an enormous shakeup in recent years, which might have confused readers, turning some of them off. At the same time, the labor movement is experiencing great growth among service and healthcare workers.

In addition, it appears that labor is not united behind any one candidate for President. John Edwards is in the lead with the most key labor endorsements, but Senator Clinton and Senator Dodd have also done very well.

On this Labor Day, How Do You View American Unions:

Favorable: 61.8%
Unfavorable: 38.2%