… far more productive than somebody 50 years ago because you have the equipment and the technology to be more productive. But despite all of that, despite an explosion in technology, The average American worker today is making almost $20 a week less than he or she did over 53 years ago after adjusting for inflation. In other words, bottom line, the richest people in this country are doing unbelievably well, while the working class in America is going nowhere in a hurry. (09:18–09:23)
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Asserts that real wages for American workers have decreased by $20 per week over 53 years.
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