The number of workers who say they are stretched thin has remained stubbornly high as inflation weighs on American households.

Breaking news: in one of the most productive countries / economies in the entire history of humanity, the majority of people creating that productivity do not get to enjoy the rewards of that productivity.

same as it ever was.

  • Drusas@kbin.social
    51·
    10 months ago

    I live in Seattle. Prices have not gone down, inflation has simply slowed. You might want to check again yourself.

      • Drusas@kbin.social
        1·
        10 months ago

        No, and in fact our city council is regularly working towards better affordability and equitable housing/income/education. I can’t say they’re especially successful overall, but that’s what they get voted in for and that’s what they try to do.