I mean salaries [1] for almost everyone other than executives and programmers haven't increased in 20 years. Corporate profits on the other hand are at record levels - so basically in my opinion workers are being screwed.
Workers indirectly invest in the stock market through retirement funds and other investments. Also, I think higher profits increase bond yields and bank interest rates.
> If living costs raise and the quality of available jobs worsens (e.g. less job security) but your wage stays the same that's objectively a loss.
[1] http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/10/09/for-most-wor...