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Pew Research Center Report Summary: Rebound in Favorable Views of Business and Labor

June 27, 2013

• Public opinions on business corporations and labor unions rebounded from record lows in August 2011.

  • Business: 55% favorable vs. 39% unfavorable (up 17 points from 2011).
  • Labor: 51% favorable vs. 42% unfavorable (up 10 points from 2011).

• Key changes attributed to economic recovery post-recession.

  • Improvements were consistent across partisan and demographic groups, with some variations:
    • Conservatives show less enthusiasm (e.g., 23% favorable for labor unions).
    • Income-based differences: Higher earners view business more positively.

• Other highlights:

  • Favorable views correlated across business and labor in Pew surveys since 2002.
  • Yes, gender and age groups show preferences (e.g., younger adults more supportive of labor unions).
  • Sample size and methodology: Telephone survey of 1,512 adults, weighted to match demographics; sampling error ±2.9-6 percentage points.

• Significance: The rebound reflects shifts in public sentiment amid economic worries.