wages

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Since the CPI is used to set federal and state policy or adjust wages, this matters.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

In the year to April, they reported that wages rose by 4.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

She is seeking "lost wages, lost benefits, reinstatement" and various forms of damages.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Sanders lost out on roughly $40 million in total wages from where he was projected to be drafted, and signed a deal totaling $4.6 million over his first four years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, guaranteed workers the right to form unions and collectively bargain for fair wages and workplace safety.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell