‘Our Board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary,’ Costco stated

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.

    • rabber@lemmy.caEnglish
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      8 days ago

      I think that jobs held by women should be paid as much as jobs held by men though.

      There are no women fixing power lines despite nothing stopping them from doing so. Why? I can name a lot of example jobs like this. Executive roles are one of them.

      I’m not American so I’m unfamiliar with fox news talking points.

        • rabber@lemmy.caEnglish
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          8 days ago

          OK, women in college. I like this topic. I think it’s wrong to encourage all women to go to college considering once they graduate and start a career the clock is ticking down for having kids. And I think this is the root cause of low birth rates in all egalitarian societies.

          I think society should encourage women to prioritize being mothers first and to persue career second.

          My experience isn’t everyone’s but my mom raised me till I was like 15 and then she went to college and started her career. I think this is optimal. My childhood was incredible. And because my mom had kids early, I now get to enjoy spending many more years with her than if she had done the college first thing.

          Not opposed to feminism but very opposed to current wave feminism.

          Also want to say I don’t think most men belong in college either. But it makes more sense for them to go to college as soon as possible as they are unable to have children. Right?

            • rabber@lemmy.caEnglish
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              8 days ago

              Who is going to have kids then? Not that I personally care that the human race is dying out but this is why.

              Sorry to edit again but there is absolutely nothing wrong with encouraging motherhood. And you’ll notice that women who prioritize kids are looked at as failures in egalitarian societies.

              The way you use the word breeding proves my point so perfectly. Women are not animals bro.

                • rabber@lemmy.caEnglish
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                  8 days ago

                  Prior to modern day feminism, only one parent needed a high paying job to have a family. It’s a capitalist idea intended to double the workforce and lower the value of labour.

                  And no, men aren’t natural caregivers. Look at what careers men tend to choose.