The Economic Policy Institute recently released numbers on the cost of childcare. Virginia ranks 10 out of 50, being among the most expensive states for this service. Virginia parents pay an average of $14,063 for infant care every year, or $1,172 each month. (D.C. topped the list, at $24,243 yearly, or $2,020 each month.)
Zebra
September 11, 2019
In 2014, Arizona families paid an average of $9,437 annually for day care, according to an Economic Policy Institute report, putting high-quality programs out of reach for most families — especially in rural areas like Payson.
Payson Roundup
September 11, 2019
That’s according to analysis from the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute, providing new data on the depth of income inequality.
Forbes
September 10, 2019
As we approach this year’s Labor Day, workers find themselves in a steady, slow decline in wages for their work. According to the Economic Policy Institute, since 1979, worker productivity has increased by more than 69% while wages have only grown 11.6%. Over the last 40 years, workers have been working harder, but not getting ahead.
Syracuse.com
September 10, 2019
As we approach this year’s Labor Day, workers find themselves in a steady, slow decline in wages for their work. According to the Economic Policy Institute, since 1979, worker productivity has increased by more than 69% while wages have only grown 11.6%. Over the last 40 years, workers have been working harder, but not getting ahead.
Auburnpub.com
September 10, 2019
On the other hand, according to the U.S. Economic Policy Institute, compensation for chief executives increased by 940% from 1978 to 2018, while an average worker’s pay rose by a miserable 12% over the same 40-year period.
The Eagle
September 10, 2019
The report is released annually ahead of Labor Day to highlight the economic realities of working families throughout the state. Data is collected with assistance from the Economic Policy Institute.
Baraboo Nes Republic
September 10, 2019
Democrats pointed to an analysis from the liberal-leaning Economic Policy Institute estimating that unscrupulous businesses “stole” $419 million in wages and overtime pay from Michigan workers between 2013 and 2015. A Michigan State University study showed that worker misclassification costs governments $107 million per year in tax revenue.
AP
September 10, 2019
From 1979 to 2018, the hourly pay of typical workers has increased only 11.6% (after adjusting for inflation. At the same time, productivity rose nearly 70%, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
USA Today
September 10, 2019
On the other hand, according to the U.S. Economic Policy Institute, compensation for chief executives increased by 940% from 1978 to 2018, while an average worker’s pay rose by a miserable 12% over the same 40-year period.
Caller Times
September 10, 2019