Saturday, September 1, 2012

MassBudget: Wages and Inequality in Massachusetts - Labor Day Report



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Wages and Inequality in Massachusetts
In honor of Labor Day, the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center is releasing a new brief on wages and inequality in Massachusetts. It describes not only the lingering effects of the Great Recession but the long-term trends affecting workers and families across Massachusetts.

In particular, we find that:
  • There are still fewer jobs than before the recession began
  • Median wages in Massachusetts have increased 24% since 1979
  • The gap between low-wage and high-wage workers has grown substantially over the last few decades



This Labor Day brief is available both as a report and a slideshow. It is part of a broader MassBudget project to track and analyze the State of Working Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts.

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BOSTON, MA 02108
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