The Soundtrack of Struggle: Why America's Workers Can't Keep Up American workers are once again falling behind inflation, a story that has been unfolding for decades and highlighting the systemic issues plaguing our economy.
Nearly three quarters of Americans report their incomes lagging behind inflation, a lived reality for millions of families.
The CBS News poll that reported this statistic only scratches the surface of a broader problem: people are working harder, but their paychecks aren't stretching as far as they used to.