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Strange how people are going back to work when they are paid that $15; ...

that they're not just looking to sit at home like right likes to say. Pay people a fucking living wage and they'll work for you.

Here's another one. It's "no problem" when executive compensation is raised, but it is one when the workers are paid more?

(In response to this post by BocaHoo91)

Link: Wouldn't $64 M raise the workers' salaries without raising prices?

Posted: 06/10/2021 at 6:24PM

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