Sec. Perez: Verizon Strike Had Big Impact on May Jobs

The transcript discusses the impact of the Verizon strike on job numbers, highlighting the need to look at broader economic indicators. It covers job growth, wage trends, and economic momentum, emphasizing the importance of policy changes like raising the minimum wage and implementing paid leave to sustain recovery and boost the economy.

What is the significance of the average wage growth mentioned in the text?

What are the challenges mentioned regarding the current economic recovery?

How does the speaker view the trend of job growth over the past months?