Immediately preceding and following the pandemic, wages for poor workers began rising much faster than they did for the rich. That era may have come to at least a temporary halt.
Wall Street JournalTuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00:00 AM
Wage growth for the rich is now outpacing that of low-income workers again, marking a potential shift after a period where the poorest saw faster increases.
Editor’s Note: This matters because it highlights the ongoing income inequality issue, showing that gains for low-wage workers may not be sustainable in the long term.
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