Wages
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Alabama Weekly Wages Reach Record High Despite Stagnant Labor Participation
Alabama’s average weekly wages surged to a record $1,187.71 in August, with 6.5% growth outpacing inflation as state employment remains stable at 3.4%.
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US Inflation Cools to 3.4% in July as Wage Growth Trails Costs
US annual inflation eased to 3.4% in July, though persistent price pressures and slowing wage growth continue to challenge household purchasing power.
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Tan Kin Lian’s comments on local labor spark public debate
Former Singaporean presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian ignited a debate on manual labor wages and social perceptions after questioning why locals avoid jobs like grass-cutting.
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Yerevan Boosts Kindergarten Worker Pay and Enhances Infrastructure
The city of Yerevan is raising wages for kindergarten employees and undertaking renovations to improve conditions in early childhood institutions ahead.
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US Unemployment Rate Rises Amid Surprising September Job Gains: What the Latest Report Reveals
The September 2025 US jobs report, delayed by a government shutdown, reveals an unexpected rebound in job creation but a rise in unemployment to 4.4%. Amid economic caution, wage gains are tempered by inflation, layoffs are surging, and uncertainty persists…
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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Workers Launch Five-Day Strike Over Pay, Staffing
More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in Hawaii have begun a five-day strike, demanding higher wages and better staffing, as contract talks with management stall.