Cantwell Statement on Stagnant June Jobs & Wages Report
July 02, 2026
July 02, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Statement on Stagnant June Jobs & Wages Report
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07.02.26
EDMONDS, WA - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data showing American wages are not keeping up with inflation. Average hourly earnings growth for workers was 3.5% over June of last year, falling short of annual inflation, which is approximate . . .
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Cantwell Statement on Stagnant June Jobs & Wages Report
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07.02.26
EDMONDS, WA - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data showing American wages are not keeping up with inflation. Average hourly earnings growth for workers was 3.5% over June of last year, falling short of annual inflation, which is approximate . . .
