The Economy Is Growing. So Why Are Workers Getting Less of It Than Ever?
- Posted on June 4, 2026
- By International Business Times
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The Economy Is Growing. So Why Are Workers Getting Less of It Than Ever?
Workers are now receiving just 53.7% of U.S. economic output — the lowest labor share since 1947. New BLS data shows productivity is rising while real wages fall, raising hard questions about who the modern economy works for.
