Hundreds of employees at The Washington Post went on strike, citing 'record-level inflation' as the reason. The paper is facing a $100 million loss this year and is trying to eliminate 240 jobs. The inflation rate has slowed slightly since 2021, but many American families say they are struggling financially. The average hourly wage has increased 13.6% since January 2021, but inflation has outpaced that growth with a 17% spike. Despite the strike, the paper insists that the economy is doing well under the Biden administration. The editorial board of the Washington Post published an article celebrating the U.S. economy in 2023, stating that there is a disconnect between Americans' negative views and the actual condition of the economy. They pointed out that inflation has cooled since reaching record levels last year, jobs and GDP have grown since 2022, and there has been a boom in consumption. However, many Americans still feel dissatisfied with the economy, as inflation has outpaced wage gains. A recent poll showed that Biden's approval rating was at 37 percent, with 63 percent disapproval, and the economy was named as the most important issue by 42 percent of respondents. Despite the strike and the negative public sentiment, the Biden administration remains confident that inflation will continue to decrease in the coming months and years. [4b3d69c4] [9b0e5070]