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Al Jazeera

CEO Pay Rose 20 Times Faster Than Worker Wages in 2025; May Day Protests Held

A new analysis revealed CEO compensation surged 54% from 2019 to 2025 while global worker pay fell 12% when adjusted for inflation. Workers and unions marked May Day 2026 with rallies worldwide, highlighting widening inequality. In Africa, trade unions called for better tax syste…

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