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" Corporations are driving down wages and working conditions across the globe to maximize returns for their shareholders. They use their power and influence to ensure the rules align with their interests - no matter the cost. "

Winnie Byanyima

Down

Rules

Power

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Winnie Byanyima

Being

Authority

" Citizens need to know how their countries are being run so that they can hold governments and big business to account. "