A New Ally Against Excessive CEO Pay: Pope Leo
The Catholic leader’s criticism comes as members of Congress call for tax hikes on corporations with huge CEO-worker pay gaps.
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Meet the Low-Wage 100
At the 100 largest low-wage corporations, CEO pay and stock buybacks have soared since 2019 while median worker pay has lagged behind U.S. inflation.
Why America’s Top Corporate Execs Are Thanking Their Lucky Stars for Donald Trump
With all eyes on Trump, who has time for ‘old news’ like outrageous CEO pay?
At Wells Fargo, I Saw Firsthand How Excessive CEO Pay Harms Workers and Customers
Congress should use tax policy to rein in runaway CEO pay and encourage better business practices.
Lawmakers Target Corporations Paying Executives More than Uncle Sam
In the lead-up to the 2025 tax debate, corporations with fat CEO paychecks and thin IRS payments are in the spotlight.
Hotel CEOs Prioritize Their Own Paychecks, Not Improvements for Their Companies or Workers
The three hotel chains hit with Labor Day strikes have all been spending more on stock buybacks than long-term investments or worker retirement security.
Low Wage Work Isn’t Just Bad for Employees — It Hurts Customers, Too
When companies cut corners on wages and safety, executives cash in while putting workers and customers at risk. I saw it first hand at Dollar General.
The Low-Wage Corporations That Blew Half a Trillion Dollars to Inflate CEO Pay
A new report reveals that nearly half of the 100 largest low-wage employers spent more on stock buybacks than on long-term capital investments over the past five years.
Tax ‘Two-fers’ That Raise Revenue and Encourage Good Corporate Behavior
In Senate testimony, Sarah Anderson encouraged lawmakers to go bold in the 2025 tax debate to raise revenue and curb Wall Street and corporate recklessness.