Labor Day Reflections on Employment Under Trump
The White House is marking Labor Day by emphasizing the advantages of work and wages, suggesting that President Trump’s economic approach has been favorable for American workers.
“As Americans celebrate Mark Workers Day nationwide, President Trump is a champion for American workers,” the administration stated on Monday, referencing employment statistics that indicate a steady growth in private sector jobs and rising wages.
Since President Trump took office in January, data shows an addition of over 500,000 non-farm jobs, all attributed to private sector employers, while federal jobs have seen a decline due to labor cuts initiated by the government.
The administration also pointed out a notable rise in employment among native-born workers, with an increase of about 2.4 million in that group, which accounts for all net job gains. In contrast, employment among foreign-born workers fell during the same period, a shift the administration attributes to a more robust enforcement of immigration policies.
Wages are reportedly increasing at a faster pace in tandem with employment growth. For instance, average hourly earnings for July showed a 3.9% rise compared to the previous year, while real wages—adjusted for inflation—have gone up around 1.4% over the last year. The administration highlighted that real wages have been consistently rising each month since Trump took office, after lagging behind inflation for 26 months under the previous administration.
Data from the Treasury indicated that blue-collar workers experienced real wage increases in the initial five months of Trump’s presidency.
The administration believes that over $8 trillion in U.S. investments, paired with regulatory reforms aimed at reducing corporate compliance costs, and trade policies that focus on American workers, have driven economic benefits.
“President Trump presides over a booming private sector,” the statement claimed, adding that small business confidence has surged to a five-month peak, with wages rising faster than consumer prices.
