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[–] hperrin@lemmy.world 198 points 10 months ago (13 children)

We need to stop talking about inflation and start talking about how WAGES ARE NOT GOING UP! Greedy corporations are not PAYING PEOPLE WHAT THEIR LABOR IS WORTH!

The problem is WAGE STAGNATION, not inflation.

[–] Ilandar@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

In the US, average hourly wages have increased more since 2019 than consumer prices. But as always, focusing on averages overlooks the impact on the lowest paid workers and anyone relying on social welfare payments. These are the areas where income often falls behind prices and it's why many people still feel like things are getting worse despite the grandstanding from governments about how great their economic management is.

[–] jupiter_jazz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 months ago

I just know mine ain't going up

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