“Over the past thirty years of teaching and managing, I have been guided by a simple set of rules learned from David Glass, former CEO of Walmart: ‘Better people, better paid, who stay with you longer win every time.’ With Pay the People! Driscoll and Pearl convincingly demonstrate that this truth continues to hold and is even more important today. A must-read and reminder!”—Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School |
“Pay the People! is not just a call for policy reform, it is a tribute to what we can achieve when we prioritize the needs of working people—just as John Driscoll has done for nearly three decades. I am proud to call John a partner in the fight to ensure every working American, no matter their zip code, has the financial security to comfortably raise a family and make their future.”—Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey |
“As a leader who believes in the power of people, I understand how fair wages ensure dedicated employees and help build strong companies. Reforming the wage structure is not just about economics, it’s about ensuring the dignity and self-respect of every employee. Driscoll and Pearl make a compelling case for why it’s time for America to invest in our greatest asset—our people.”—Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo |
“To have a growing economy, you must have an inclusive economy. We have to be a society that incentivizes work and provides pathways to work, wages, and wealth. That’s what this book is about and that’s what John’s life’s mission has been centered on.”—Governor Wes Moore of Maryland |
“A prescient and compelling call-to-action. . . . This impressive, must-read title shines a light on and adds critical insight to an important and pressing issue. It is a rebuke, a manifesto, and an evidence-based argument all rolled into one.”—Library Journal |
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“Pay the People! is a timely and compelling exploration of the deep income inequalities that undermine the American economy. With a clear-eyed analysis and a wealth of data, Driscoll and Pearl provide a searing critique of the corporate greed and flawed policies that keep millions of workers in poverty. They also offer a visionary road map for creating an economy that works for everyone.”—Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage and author of One Fair Wage |
“In a world where economic disparities continue to grow, paying a living wage is a vital step in building strong companies and healthy communities. This book provides a compelling exploration of how fair wages lift up workers, transform companies, and sustain democracy. It reminds us of the urgent need for government and industry to invest in wages that workers can live on. As Ford Foundation CEO, I fully endorse this powerful and timely work.”—Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation |
“Pay the People! is a simple, yet compelling argument for a true living wage. Driscoll, a successful business leader who has long advocated for fair wages for hardworking Americans, dispels the myth that doing what’s right isn’t also the smartest move. Workers, like soldiers, do their best when their pay reflects how critical they are.”—Stanley A. McChrystal, U.S. Army General (Ret.) and New York Times bestselling author |
“This book makes a strong case for raising the minimum wage and stands for a more fundamental idea that doing well and doing good go together. I hope it influences federal and state policy for years to come.”—Larry H. Summers, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury |
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