CEOs Fight For Their Tax Cuts Despite Pledge To ‘Serve All Americans’
Corporate media lauded a CEO group for pledging to prioritize workers — now the same group is protecting tax cuts that disproportionately enrich CEOs.
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Restaurant Chains Debunk Their Lobbyists’ Arguments Against A $15 Minimum Wage
While restaurant lobbyists tell lawmakers it’s the “wrong time” for a wage hike, companies they represent are telling investors they can afford to pay higher wages.
Rahm Emanuel Headlines Event For Group Fighting $15 Minimum Wage
The former Chicago mayor has argued states should be able to opt out of a $15 minimum wage, and is now being rewarded by the National Restaurant Association.
Amazon Tries To Block Vote On Worker Safety Initiative
Bezos’s company is asking Biden’s regulators to quash a measure to let the public see if Amazon has adequately protected workers from COVID.
Fast Food Giant Claims Credit For Killing $15 Minimum Wage
In internal company documents, a private-equity owned conglomerate is bragging to its employees about successfully blocking a boost in pay for low-wage workers.
Exposing Corporate Climate Denial
By requiring companies to disclose political contributions, the SEC could finally force companies to admit their role in the climate crisis.
Podcast: How They Killed A $15 Minimum Wage (Exclusive For Subscribers)
Sirota and Tom Frank discuss how Biden said he wanted $15, Manchin said he could support $11 — and yet the final bill had no minimum wage increase at all.
Big Companies Ask Regulators To Help Quash Paid Sick Leave Initiatives
Walmart, McDonald’s, and other name-brand corporations are trying to block their shareholders from voting to make worker protections permanent.
Silicon Valley Star Chamath Palihapitiya Is No Robin Hood
Palihapitiya is billed as a populist defender of the little guy — but he has a financial interest in his crusades and has touted anti-government themes.
New Bill Punishes CEOs Who Fund Dark Money Groups
In response to the insurrection, new legislation could divest public money from firms whose executives continue to bankroll shadowy extremist groups.