Julie Su, US Acting Labor Secretary gives the Biden Administrations reaction to the August payrolls report. Randall Kroszner says we're seeing the kind of goldilocks scenario the Fed wants. Jeff Rosenberg says the main message from the August jobs report is that the labor market is normalizing. Sarah Hunt says the August jobs data was what the Fed was looking for.
The US labor market is transitioning to a more consistent and stable growth, which is crucial for achieving long-term economic stability.
Workers' demands and strikes, especially in sectors like Hollywood, auto, and trains, highlight the increasing power of workers in reshaping working conditions and wages.
Deep dives
Labor Market Normalization
The podcast episode discusses the labor market's transition from the fast recovery at the beginning of President Biden's term to a more consistent and stable growth. With an average of 150,000 jobs created each month, the episode emphasizes the importance of this transition for achieving long-term economic stability.
Union Actions in a Tight Labor Market
The episode highlights the effects of a tight labor market, where workers have more power to make demands and improve their working conditions. The discussion points to ongoing strikes in various sectors, such as Hollywood, actors, auto workers, trains, and dock workers, as examples of workers utilizing their bargaining power. It underscores the belief that union demands play an essential role in addressing long-standing issues, increasing wages, and reshaping working conditions.
Potential Impact of Strikes on the Economy
The podcast explores the potential impact of strikes, specifically in the auto industry, where demands for a significant wage increase and reduced working hours could lead to a recession and higher inflation. However, the episode emphasizes the importance of allowing the parties to negotiate in good faith, expressing hope for the parties to reach a resolution that benefits both workers and employers. It underscores President Biden's support for workers' empowerment and fair wage gains as vital elements for a strong economy.
Julie Su, US Acting Labor Secretary gives the Biden Administrations reaction to the August payrolls report. Following the jobs report, Randall Kroszner, Fmr. Fed Governor & University of Chicago Booth School Professor says we're seeing the kind of goldilocks scenario the Fed wants. Jeff Rosenberg, Blackrock Portfolio Manager of The Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund says the main message from the August jobs report is that the labor market is normalizing. Sarah Hunt, Alpine Saxon Woods Chief Market Strategist says the August jobs data was what the Fed was looking for.