American workers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record despite a weak jobs report. A J.P. Morgan Asset Management strategist highlighted that American workers are not receiving raises, signaling a focus on labor issues in the remainder of 2026.

American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.

A judge blocked Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, which was imposed to restrict the program by addressing concerns about U.S. security and the replacement of American workers.

A proposal to change foreign workers' wages could impact American jobs, as artificial wage inflation may not protect American workers. The proposal aims to adjust wages for foreign workers, potentially affecting the US job market. This change might lead to unintended consequences for American employees.

U.S. wage growth is lagging behind inflation, eroding consumers' purchasing power for the first time since 2023. This indicates a decline in the standard of living for American workers. The trend suggests that the increase in wages is not keeping pace with the rising costs of goods and services.

The Special 301 report has taken a step towards addressing misbehavior by both adversaries and allies that hurts American workers. This move is significant as it holds all countries accountable. The report's focus is on protecting American workers' interests.

The US Department of Justice has accused Cloudera of creating a fake email address to discard applications from American workers as part of a parallel hiring process, violating requirements for the permanent residency program for foreign workers. The PERM filings, which mandate fair consideration for American candidates, were allegedly manipulated to prioritize foreign hires.