Robert Reich Says 'CEO Pay Is Up 1,085% Since 1978,' Worker Pay Up Only 24%. Asks, Why Is It Always 'We Can't Afford Workers,' But Never CEOs?

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Robert Reich Says 'CEO Pay Is Up 1,085% Since 1978,' Worker Pay Up Only 24%. Asks, Why Is It Always 'We Can't Afford Workers,' But Never CEOs?

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Robert Reich, who served as labor secretary under President Bill Clinton, called out what he sees as a glaring contradiction in corporate America: skyrocketing CEO pay alongside stagnant wages for everyday workers.
“CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just…

This story appeared on benzinga.com, 2025-05-31 13:33:58.