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Apr 26 2022

New JEC Report Shows Strong Wage Growth in 2021, Federal Policy Key to Supporting Further Gains

Today, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released a new analysis of wage data that shows workers saw their earnings rise 4.5% in 2021, the fastest pace of growth in almost four decades.

According to recent data, gains were particularly strong for job switchers and low-income workers. Despite inflation, many workers are seeing real wage gains, a reflection of strong consumer demand for both goods and services. Strong demand for workers improves workers’ bargaining power and their wages.

Apr 12 2022

JEC Chairman Beyer on March CPI Data

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the March Consumer Price Index rose 1.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from February’s 0.8%.

Apr 01 2022

JEC Chairman Beyer on March Jobs Data

Today, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement around March Jobs Data.

Mar 10 2022

Joint Economic Committee Chairman Beyer on February CPI Data

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the February Consumer Price Index rose 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis.