Analysis Summary:

The article's central claim that roughly half of private-sector workers lack access to a retirement plan is generally supported by the provided sources, although the exact percentage varies slightly. The article exhibits a moderate bias by framing the situation as a "crisis" and using emotionally charged language.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Half of all private-sector workers lack access to a retirement plan.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating that "Nearly 57 million people — 48% of American private sector employees ages..." do not have access.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating that "Over half of private sector workers of all races...lack access to workplace retirement plans."
  • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating "Today, more than half of all private sector employees do not have access to retirement savings programs through their employer."
  • Verification Source #5: Contradicts this claim, stating "Over one-third of private sector workers do not have access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan."
  • Verification Source #2: Fails to cover the specific percentage but mentions the lack of access to retirement plans.
• Claim:** "That's not a gap — it's a crisis," one expert says.
• This is an opinion and cannot be factually verified. It reflects a biased perspective.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #3: Provides specific data supporting the claim that nearly half of American private-sector employees lack access to retirement plans at work (48%).
• Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that a majority of private-sector workers lack access.
• Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that more than half of private-sector employees lack access.
• Verification Source #5: Contradicts the claim by stating that "Over one-third" lack access, which is a lower percentage than "half." This discrepancy could be due to different methodologies or data sets used in the Pew Research study.
• The use of the word "crisis" is subjective and reflects a negative framing of the issue.