American workers face tough times. Wages stay flat, but prices rise. Many can’t keep up with bills. Jobs are less secure, and benefits shrink. This hurts the middle class most. They struggle to pay for basics like health care and housing. Fewer good jobs mean less family savings. As working Americans suffer, so does the middle class. They can’t grow wealth or build a future. This creates a bigger gap between rich and poor. The middle class feels left behind and less hopeful. When workers hurt, everyone feels the strain. The country needs changes to help the middle class get ahead.