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Wage growth
U.S. productivity plummeted in Q4, and reopening the economy might be why
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 4, 2021
The measure fell at the steepest rate in 40 years, but that might not be as ominous as it sounds — if the trend is short term.
From financial advisers to restaurant workers — where wage gains are above average
Mar 5, 2020
Average hourly earnings are rising about 3% per year. In some occupations, gains are much stronger.
A new report says wages are growing, but unequally
by
Jack Stewart
Feb 20, 2020
The Economic Policy Institute says the highest earners are getting the biggest raises.
Is there really a "blue-collar boom"?
Jan 21, 2020
President Trump in Davos celebrated low- and middle-class gains. But staples of the blue-collar workforce, like manufacturing, are not faring well.
Half of Americans got no pay raise this year
Dec 20, 2019
A Bankrate.com survey of 1,000 people across the country found only 49% of respondents got a raise in 2019.
Wage gains flatten in September
Oct 4, 2019
Average hourly earnings were unchanged in September, and the annual growth rate fell 0.3% from the previous month.
Wage growth stalls in July
Aug 2, 2019
Annual growth in average hourly earnings has fallen back after hitting 3.4% in Feburary, a post-recession peak.
For public good, not for profit.
Tight job market hits small business confidence
by
Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2019
Small business owners, who have struggled to find the workers they need, are frustrated.
Consumer spending increases again. How long will that last?
Oct 29, 2018
U.S. consumer spending rose for a 7th straight month in September, according the the Commerce Department. Economists expect that trend to continue despite slow wage growth.
Consumer spending increases again. How long will that last?
Oct 29, 2018
U.S. consumer spending rose for a 7th straight month in September, according the the Commerce Department. Economists expect that trend to continue despite slow wage growth.