[ninenot]

But looking at the BLS page, you'll find that his numbers hold up.

Employment cost (overall) is not what's being discussed--only wages.

[Jaysun]

But looking at the BLS page, you'll find that his numbers hold up. Employment cost (overall) is not what's being discussed--only wages.

It's a dirty trick if you ask me. Again, the ECI is a lousy report when you're trying to figure out trends in wages.