Real wages fall at fastest rate in 14 years

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The last time salaries fell this steeply was at the start of 1991, when real wages declined by 1.1 per cent.

Stingy pay rises mean many Americans will have to work longer hours to keep up with the cost of living, and they could ultimately undermine consumer spending and economic growth.

Many economists believe that in spite of the unexpectedly large rise in job creation of 274,000 in April, the uneven revival in the labour market since the 2001 recession has made it hard for workers to negotiate real improvements in living standards.

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/f269a8f4-c173-11d9-943f-00000e2511c8.html

I haven't had a raise in 3 years? this economy is a JOKE

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