Trump administration says blue-collar wages rising fastest in more than 50 years

The Trump administration is touting gains made by blue-collar workers in the first few months since the start of President Donald Trump's term began in January.

Administration officials noted that blue-collar wages – which are defined as nonsupervisory and production workers – have risen at an annual rate of 1.7% in the past five months.

That gain represents the largest increase in pay for blue-collar workers under any administration dating back to 1968. It's also larger than the boost...