Union representatives have voiced strong opposition to policies implemented during Donald Trump’s presidency, arguing that they favor corporate interests over worker protections. Meanwhile, officials from the former administration point to key economic indicators such as a 3.1% GDP growth rate in the final year of his term and a pre-pandemic unemployment rate of 3.5% as evidence of a strong economy. Critics, however, highlight that wage growth for middle- and lower-income workers remained relatively stagnant, increasing by just 2.6% annually on average. While stock markets surged, with the S&P 500 gaining over 50% from early 2017 to early 2020, labor groups argue that such gains did not translate into broad-based prosperity. The debate underscores a divide in how economic success is measured—whether by macroeconomic benchmarks or improvements in everyday Americans’ financial well-being.
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Union officials slam Trump policies, while the administration cites economic wins FOX5 Vegas
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