Sen. Bernie Sanders has called out Warren Buffett for making billions of dollars, while rail employees are fighting for paid sick leave and better working conditions.
"In one day, Mr. Buffett made twice as much money as it would cost to guarantee 15 paid sick days a year to every rail worker in America," the Vermont senator said."The greed of the rail industry must end."this year over wages, onerous scheduling, a lack of sick pay, and staffing shortages.
Moreover, Buffett's wealth gains are a product of Berkshire's stock price. While the investor is worth $110 billion on paper, he famously lives a modest lifestyle, and hasStory continues
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