‘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.

  • rabberEnglish
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    6 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.

    • LandedGentry@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      6 days ago

      how the hell is that feminists’ faults lmao what a terrible take dude. Forced birth and cutting off access to education is not going to create large happy families. It creates death and ignorance and an indentured workforce.

      • rabberEnglish
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        6 days ago

        I’m not against abortion or education. I work in higher education. I just think we are steering women the wrong way. Men too.

        • LandedGentry@lemmy.zipEnglish
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          6 days ago

          Well right now what we have is shrinking access to abortion and you saying college should be accessible for men. It’s horrifying to me that you work in higher ed.

          • rabberEnglish
            1·
            6 days ago

            I’m not an idiot but thanks for your opinion. I never insulted you and you can’t help yourself so I’m not interested in spending more time with you on this.

            Also I’m not American. Good luck with your shitty country bro. My country still values women and thankfully people here don’t call women breeders.

            • LandedGentry@lemmy.zipEnglish
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              6 days ago

              I didn’t call you an idiot…?

              You’re the one talking about women’s utility as child bearers…?

              Not sure what just happened but this is not the “gotcha” you think it is. Have a good one dude. Learn what DEI is.

              • rabberEnglish
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                6 days ago

                Horrifying I work in education? Fuck off bro

                • LandedGentry@lemmy.zipEnglish
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                  6 days ago

                  Yes. Your opinions on gender and race are problematic doubly so as an educator, that’s how I feel. I did not call you an idiot. I never attacked your intelligence.

                  Fuck off too I guess? I thought you were done with this conversation.