# Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-15 19:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cool Down | Southern California pay raises sink to 9-year low as inflation outpaces wages | 2026-08-15 09:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNVzFjcV80MUhSWjhBLVRHOWxjU3FZdzE0dXo4ZHFkeGtadDgxMU1BTUNxYjlkOEN4ZFRXZVJfUlRGcjI1cUZOclRvU19ZS1dfUlpIOW9PV0oycGZuSHd1MS1vR21vUENSTXQtODA3Vm9ISUZBRW9IRXZkZkhOcDFJYTV1R3hGNmNyTmFubFBTTFdWMU5aYmc?oc=5) |
| NYT > Business | Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again | 2026-08-15 09:02 | [Source Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/business/inflation-worker-pay.html) |

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