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Thew United Auto Worker's union boss defended worker demands for higher pay saying companies could double wages and "still make billions in profits."
"There is nothing CEOs can say to justify massive multimillion dollar pay increases to their already bloated salaries while workers struggle to pay rent."
GM CEO Mary Barra got a 34% salary increase over four years. She's only offering a 20% increase to her workers.
The minimum wage will increase by $0.35 per hour in the new year
Union boss Shawn Fain says companies can afford demands, including a 40% pay rise.