Tag Archives: Wage stagnation

U.S. Workers Continue To Face Imposed Obstacles To Improved Living Standards

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau The economic/business headlines proclaim the American economy as very strong and marked by historic low inflation and unemployment rates. But these idyllic statistics mask workers’ struggle to secure a decent standard of living. The federal minimum wage … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Labor Day 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by bfiaralphscharnau

Labor Day means much more than sales events and holiday excursions. The day honors the men and women who provide the work that fuels our economy. Reports of falling unemployment, growing wages, and rising consumer confidence in the United States … Continue reading →

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