The resurgence of unions has momentum
Can you please explain "has momentum" in this context?
We must continue to expand unions to restore balance to our economy. The resurgence of unions has momentum. In 2017, more than 250,000 additional American workers joined unions, and research shows almost 60 million more workers would like to join–if they had the opportunity. Public approval of labor unions is at 62 percent, a 15-year high.
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When a thing or event has momentum, it is likely to grow and develop. In this context it means that we'll be seeing more people joining unions in the near future, just like we've seen in the recent past.
- When a thing or event has momentum, it is likely to grow and develop.
- In this context it means that we'll be seeing more people joining unions in the near future, just like we've seen in the recent past.
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When a thing or event has momentum, it is likely to grow and develop. In this context it means that we'll be seeing more people joining unions in the near future, just like we've seen in the recent past.
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