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submitted 2 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Summary

Costco’s board rejected a shareholder proposal to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, arguing they foster respect, innovation, and cultural alignment with customers and employees.

Shareholders claimed DEI could lead to lawsuits citing "illegal discrimination" against white, Asian, male, or straight employees, referencing legal cases like Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.

Costco countered that its DEI efforts comply with the law and enhance its culture, rejecting claims of legal risk.

The proposal will be voted on at Costco's January 23 shareholder meeting.

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[-] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Ok, but biggest owners are Blackrock & Vanguard megavultures (like all the everythings).

The proposal came from a racists NCPPR group, so without significant support & the board just jumped at the free PR opportunity.

[-] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

How is Vanguard a mega-vulture? Their ownership stake derives from their index funds, which make up American retirement funds like 401ks and IRAs. They mostly vote according to board recommendations, but have increasingly tried to offer customers other voting options.

You might be able to answer this for me as I don’t really understand.

What is the value of shareholders for massive corporations? Is it that they fund retirements of future generations?

Surely there has got to be a better way. The way I see companies structured with shareholders seems to inevitably make the product or service worse due to demand for increase growth and return for shareholders and it really frustrates me.

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