Labor Day Irony: Majority of US Workers Aren't Getting The Pay They Feel They Deserve

A vast majority of Americans have been working without witnessing a salary increment for a prolonged period, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll.

What Happened: It's been three years since the average American employee has experienced a pay raise at their present job, the survey, which encompassed 2,000 American adults and was released just before Labor Day, noted.

Although Labor Day is a holiday that celebrates the achievements of American workers, a mere 46% of the 1,859 participants felt moderately appreciated in their roles, the survey revealed. Furthermore, 8% felt a complete absence of recognition.

Gen Zers expressed heightened apprehension about widespread worker strikes, with 69% echoing this sentiment. Forty-nine percent of Gen Zers expressed concern about job stability.

In contrast, 53% of millennials said they were on edge about potential salary slashes, a worry that slightly surpassed their unease surrounding wage disparities (49%) and labor strikes (45%).

Gen Xers and Boomers were more aligned in terms of their concerns, which predominantly revolved around job security and wage discrepancies. 

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A staggering 73% of participants acknowledged that there is still a gender-wage gap. 

Reflecting on the current prevalence of worker strikes, 41% of participants disclosed their past involvement in similar strikes. Those who partook primarily advocated for enhanced work schedules (68%), pay increments (58%), superior health coverage (56%) and improved benefits (48%).

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