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Labor unions are adopting unusual tactics, hoping to raise the floor for wages and working conditions in the ultracompetitive economy of the 21st century.
Source: Unionizing the Bottom of the Pay Scale – The New York Times
The pursuit of shareholder value is attracting criticism—not all of it foolish
Source: Taking the long view | The Economist
The economic crisis has revived the old debate about whether firms should focus most on their shareholders, their customers or their workers
Source: A new idolatry | The Economist
Shareholder capitalism suffers from a vacuum of ownership
Source: Beyond shareholder value | The Economist
Low pay is a symptom. When is it caused by inadequate allocation vs. inadequate productivity?
From comments:
I wish the cost of things got as much attention as salaries. … Pay is NOT the critical issue, cost of living is.
— anonymous