WHEREAS:
Income inequality is a growing problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, 46.2 million Americans lived in poverty—including more than 1 out of every 5 American children. (http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/data/ incpovhlth/2010/highlights.html) Many in America’s once robust middle class are now struggling to make ends meet.
While the bottom 99 percent of [...]
WHEREAS
Many investors are concerned about our company’s role as a Board member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce given a number of high profile as well as partisan positions by the trade association that may contradict our company policies and programs.
JP Morgan is a key part of the decision-making process that shapes the work of [...]
Statement at JP Morgan Chase Stockholder Meeting in Support of
Resolution No. 10 Concerning Human Rights Policies
May 20, 2008
Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Board of Directors & my fellow shareholders. I am presenting this proposal on behalf of Trillium Asset Management Corporation, the Calvert Group, Amnesty International and the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits of [...]
WHEREAS
The issue of Human Rights increasingly impacts investors and companies alike. Company reputations are affected by both direct and indirect involvement in human rights violations. Operating in countries with clear patterns of these violations, such as Sudan and Burma, may heighten reputational and financial risk. Furthermore, companies can face similar risks when they or their [...]
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