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These 20 Corporations Are Major Culprits in the Affordability Crisis

Typical pay at the largest low-wage employers is so low that workers can’t cover basic necessities and often have to rely on public assistance. Meanwhile, CEOs of these companies earned average compensation of $18.6 million in 2024.

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