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Need a reminder about why we still mark International Workers’ Day every May 1? The chart below compares the hourly earnings of Canada’s top paid CEOs to the hourly rate of minimum wagers (it also helps explain why so many are fighting for a boost in the minimum wage in their province.

by PressProgress

May 1, 2014

Need a reminder about why we still mark International Workers’ Day every May 1?

The chart below compares the hourly earnings of Canada’s top paid CEOs to the hourly rate of minimum wagers (it also helps explain why so many are fighting for a boost in the minimum wage in their province.

How much do CEOs make by hourly rate?

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