Amazon Shareholders Kill Major Union Proposal To Probe Job Losses From Green Transition
Amazon voted against a proposal from Teamsters calling for a report to be done on the effects of the company's climate change policies on employment.
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Amazon voted against a proposal from Teamsters calling for a report to be done on the effects of the company's climate change policies on employment.
One in three shareholders, including pension funds like CalPERS, opposed the online retail giant at its annual meeting on such issues as executive pay.
32% of Amazon shareholders voted against the company’s executive compensation in the “say on pay” proposal. Other proposals, including collective bargaining, also earned wide support.
Some shareholders at Amazon are using their power to advance the interests of labour.
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