This petition stems from a personal concern, that corporate greed is impacting us all at a grave level, and it's high time we put an end to this. Large corporations continue to unjustly benefit at the expense of consumers and employees. Unethical practices like unfair wages, poor working conditions, and price gouging increasingly plague our economic landscape. According to The Business Ethics Index from The Ethics Resource Center, approximately 41% of workers reported witnessing unethical or illegal misconduct in 2020.

Small businesses and everyday consumers are being marginalized as these corporations use their market dominance to drive out competition and exploit consumer vulnerabilities. According to a 2020 report from The Economic Policy Institute, the average CEO's salary has increased by 1,167% since 1978, while the typical worker’s salary has risen by just 13.7%, showcasing the stark income disparities created by corporate greed.

These large corporations are not just affecting our economic freedom, but also hindering our voices and democratic rights. We should all have equal opportunities, a fair marketplace, decent wages, and affordable commodities. It's time we prioritize people over profits, and morals over monetary gains.

It's imperative that we act now as this issue is not just personal, but universal, affecting individuals, families, communities, and our overall economy. Sign this petition today to demand more stringent laws and enforcement against unethical business practices and excessive corporate greed.