A woman holds a "Union" sign as members of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild walk a picket line outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, July 14, 2023. WASHINGTON — Unions boost pay 10% to 15% for members and improve fringe benefits, bolstering the middle class and economy, a U.S. Department of the Treasury report released Monday said. "Union workers make our middle class and our entire economy more strong," Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday on a call outlining the administration's efforts to support unions. This year has seen several high-profile labor organizations push for better pay and working conditions as inflation has hammered the middle class. UPS workers agreed to a landmark collective bargaining deal this month and the Writers Guild of America strike has surpassed 100 days.

---

Persons: Kamala Harris, Biden, Liz Shuler Organizations: Writers Guild of America, Screen, Paramount Studios, WASHINGTON — Unions, U.S . Department of, Treasury, Treasury's, Economic, Federal Reserve, Bloomberg, University of California, United Auto Workers, negations, UAW, AFL, CNBC Locations: Los Angeles, Berkeley