Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

[Wyatt earp]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

Because they can, that is why-)

Why do you pay less a % of your income (if you have one, which you probably don't) in taxes than Germans? Why do you get to eat better than most of the world? Why do you live in a bigger area than most of the world?

We live in America, and it is working fine, as long as you silly bassackwards Socialists keep your mitts off the economy-)

The middle class is shrinking.

It will shrink by like 60% if the national minimum wage was rasied to $15 an hour because 50% of American workers make $15 or less ..

 

[Skull Pilot]

Because our economy eclipses that of Germany.

Then why do German workers make so much more than ours?

Uuuumm... did you happen to catch the OP? It says German CEO's don't make as much as their American counterparts.

Reading is fundamental.

So you are saying because German CEO's make less, German workers make more than US workers? So our CEO pay is the problem?

Wrong

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Because are Unions suck , are lazy and greedy as fuck and don't know how to negotiate like the German Unions do.


.

Do you think Republicans are FOR unions being able to negotiate more strongly, or do you think Democrats are the ones more agreeable to this outcome?

It's clear republicans have had a war on unions. They said things would be great when unions were gone. Here we are with unions in deep decline and wages are stagnant. Now Repubs blame immigration. What's the next scape goat?

It's clear republicans have had a war on unions.

Only because unions suck.

Please furbish a link for your assertions! Otherwise STFU!

You need a link for "unions suck"?

 

[imawhosure]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

Because they can, that is why-)

Why do you pay less a % of your income (if you have one, which you probably don't) in taxes than Germans? Why do you get to eat better than most of the world? Why do you live in a bigger area than most of the world?

We live in America, and it is working fine, as long as you silly bassackwards Socialists keep your mitts off the economy-)

The middle class is shrinking.

Did you ever go to school at all? It is statistically impossible for the middle class to shrink. There is always a 331/3 on top, 331/3rd in the middle, and 331/3 on the bottom.

Now, if you contend that 33 1/3rd in the middle has less disposable income, then we have a debate. The question is--------> how much of it is due to higher taxation, and inflation caused by the government printing, and borrowing money to support all of these Leftist programs!

 

[2aguy]

Because people are willing to pay them twice as much.

By people you mean the board of directors which is filled with other ceos who also want increases.

So.... if you don't like it, start your own company and pay the CEO what you think they deserve. That is the actual answer to your question.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Don't know, don't care.

 

[sealybobo]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

Because they are entitled greedy rich people

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[miketx]

More jealous hatred of Americans.

 

[easyt65]

Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?


....because they can...?


Does anyone want to see the US Govt step into a business and tell them how much they can charge / how much they can pay their people?

 

[Thinker101]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

WTF? Did you read your own link?

U.S. CEOs take more risk

On average, a German CEO at a large company made about $5.9 million in 2013, while U.S. CEOs in the S&P 500 made an average of $12.3 million. That’s because U.S. chief executive pay is intimately tied to their company’s share price through stock option compensation and other forms of equity pay.

 

[sealybobo]

More jealous hatred of Americans.

Perfect example of whenever you hear a Republican say Americans what they mean are rich Americans.

You must not realize class warfare exists and we are losing.

The rich have taken over our government. How did they do that? Because you allowed them. You allow them to pay no taxes and own our politicians because you worship them and they control the media that you think is liberal.

They only use those liberal wedge issues to distract you and divide us. We can't fix stupid. You have to fix that on your own.

 

[miketx]

More jealous hatred of Americans.

Perfect example of whenever you hear a Republican say Americans what they mean are rich Americans.

You must not realize class warfare exists and we are losing.

The rich have taken over our government. How did they do that? Because you allowed them. You allow them to pay no taxes and own our politicians because you worship them and they control the media that you think is liberal.

They only use those liberal wedge issues to distract you and divide us. We can't fix stupid. You have to fix that on your own.

I did it all troll. Oh yeah, you're a liar too.

 

[Dragonlady]

Because people are willing to pay them twice as much.

Wrong, asshole!! It's because the members of the Boards of Directors at American corporations, are other CEO's and business executives, so of course they vote for higher wages for their class. It's like voting a raise for themselves.

 

[sealybobo]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

WTF? Did you read your own link?

U.S. CEOs take more risk

On average, a German CEO at a large company made about $5.9 million in 2013, while U.S. CEOs in the S&P 500 made an average of $12.3 million. That’s because U.S. chief executive pay is intimately tied to their company’s share price through stock option compensation and other forms of equity pay.

Yea and CEO's in America used to care more about the long term success of their companies. Today they only want to meet their yearly goals so they can make as much as they can.

Maybe they should give the workers similar incentives. Then they'd work harder too. Oh yea they used to when American workers were unionized, highly paid and given profit sharing.

And you trust these guys? They don't give a f about you. Trump don't care. He says he cares but he's a con man

Makes me sick

 

[sealybobo]

More jealous hatred of Americans.

Perfect example of whenever you hear a Republican say Americans what they mean are rich Americans.

You must not realize class warfare exists and we are losing.

The rich have taken over our government. How did they do that? Because you allowed them. You allow them to pay no taxes and own our politicians because you worship them and they control the media that you think is liberal.

They only use those liberal wedge issues to distract you and divide us. We can't fix stupid. You have to fix that on your own.

I did it all troll. Oh yeah, you're a liar too.

You're stupid Mike.

 

[Thinker101]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

WTF? Did you read your own link?

U.S. CEOs take more risk

On average, a German CEO at a large company made about $5.9 million in 2013, while U.S. CEOs in the S&P 500 made an average of $12.3 million. That’s because U.S. chief executive pay is intimately tied to their company’s share price through stock option compensation and other forms of equity pay.

Yea and CEO's in America used to care more about the long term success of their companies. Today they only want to meet their yearly goals so they can make as much as they can.

Maybe they should give the workers similar incentives. Then they'd work harder too. Oh yea they used to when American workers were unionized, highly paid and given profit sharing.

And you trust these guys? They don't give a f about you. Trump don't care. He says he cares but he's a con man

Makes me sick

Yea, you don't get a raise for showing up....dumbass.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Because our economy eclipses that of Germany.

Then why do German workers make so much more than ours?

How do they have left after taxes?

 

[buckeye45_73]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

Because the US is twice as good? Wait, they should be making more than that then....Germany sucks.

 

[Brain357]

There has been lots of discussions about worker pay and bringing back good paying jobs. I think this is an article everyone should read:
Why do American CEOs make twice as much as German CEOs?

While our workers wages have been stagnant, our ceo pay has really skyrocketed. This gives some real insight to how Germans make more than US workers:

The researchers also broke out the average CEO-to-worker-pay ratio for 16 countries, using AFL-CIO data. For the U.S., the ratio is 354-to-1. Germany comes in third highest with a ratio of 147-to-1. It’s still a large figure, but should the ratio in the U.S. be more than double that of economic stalwart Germany?

In Germany, labor has a seat at the table

In the U.S., average annual worker pay is $34,645. A German worker receives $40,223 a year on average.

Most important of all, representation on German corporate boards of directors is split between labor and shareholders through an executive board and a non-executive board. This has given workers the ability to raise employee pay along with overseeing CEO salaries.

Whether it’s through minimum wage hikes or acceptance of labor unions, for the U.S. CEO-to-worker pay ratio to decrease, workers will need a seat at the table. This would not only help improve worker pay, it could also provide a much-needed counterpoint during CEO salary discussions.

Most U.S. companies leave workers out of boardroom conversations, so it’s not surprising that executives primarily focus on CEO pay incentives and fail to recognize the necessity to do the same for the rank-and-file.

Without those kinds of conversations during board meetings, American CEO pay will likely continue to skyrocket.

WTF? Did you read your own link?

U.S. CEOs take more risk

On average, a German CEO at a large company made about $5.9 million in 2013, while U.S. CEOs in the S&P 500 made an average of $12.3 million. That’s because U.S. chief executive pay is intimately tied to their company’s share price through stock option compensation and other forms of equity pay.

This is quite an old thread. Explains all the stock buy backs doesn’t it?

 

[Flash]

Greedy envious Moon Bats.

If you don't like the salary that a corporation pays a particular employe then all you have to do is not buy and goods or services made by the corporation. Then you won't be contributing to that big injustice that you perceive.

You stupid Moon Bats need to be much more concerned about the money that the filthy ass government steals from you and gives away to welfare queens and Illegals. That is the real injustice in this country.