In 2025, labor relations issues are proving to be anything but predictable. From surging union activity to bold employer responses, 2024 was a whirlwind year that reshaped industries and left no corner of the labor world untouched. With the release of the LRI RightNow Year-End 2024 Petitions and Elections Review, we’re offering a front-row seat to the data and trends that matter most—because in a world this volatile, staying ahead is no longer optional.
What’s Inside the Report? This is not your average snooze-fest of stats. The LRI RightNow Year-End Review is your crash course on everything you need to know about the labor relations upheavals of 2024.
The Full Picture Want the numbers? We’ve got them—all of them. This year’s report digs into the details of NLRB filings across the board: Representation (RC) petitions and elections Decertification (RD) petitions and elections Employer-filed (RM) petitions and elections
Here’s the highlight reel: Representation elections shot up by 10%, with unions winning 78.4% and organizing over 107,000 workers. Decertification elections dipped by 3%, but unions still lost 69.9% of those cases, impacting 4,456 workers. And here’s the kicker: Employer-filed petitions surged by 192%, signaling a seismic shift in how businesses are responding to union activity.
Visuals That Actually Make Sense Because who has time to squint at dense spreadsheets? This report is loaded with clear, user-friendly visuals that break down everything from regional union successes to unit size trends. You’ll see the big picture without drowning in numbers. | 
