💥 BREAKING: At Apple's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders today, proposal entitled “Request to Cease DEI Efforts" is rejected by shareholders.
Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.
Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.
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“Apple has a well-established compliance program and the proposal inappropriately attempts to restrict Apple’s ability to manage its own ordinary business operations, people and teams, and business strategies."
Apple shareholders rejected the same group's anti-DEI proposal today. Tabulation of shareholders votes to follow.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/01/23/costco-dei-shareholder-proposal-rejected/77907655007/
Stefan Padfield from right-wing National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) called for "abolishing DEI" at Apple, saying "DEI is out, merit is in."
Apple shareholders: DEI is in.
https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-defend-dei-programs-shareholder-meeting-2025-2
Merit was always “in”. The goal is to hire people who are competent - and can also treat the people around them with respect.
i.e., not “entitled” assholes.
https://www.realclearmarkets.com/2025/02/25/apples_dei_program_one_of_the_uss_nine_worst_1093613.html
He needed a special dispensation to hire new joint chiefs.
No one should give Tim Cook any credit. He attended Trump's inauguration and donated $1M to Trump's inauguration committee.
He's not one of the good guys. He's a techbro/oligarch just like the others.
Apple shareholders voted todaay to uphold Apple's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Miller's group tax filing: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862190372/202413209349311446/full
As a matter of fact F*CK You
america first legal!
NCPPR top four execs were paid more than $1 million, collectively, in 2023. The group’s president earned $428,578.
I wrote via @thequeenzone.bsky.social https://www.thequeenzone.com/costco-board-defends-dei-tells-shareholders-to-vote-on-jan-23/
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I don’t know what to do with that. If you’re not firmly and consistently opposed to trump, then you are essentially on his side
The far-right haters made their plea,
"Drop DEI, let bias be!"
But Apple, Costco, Delta, too,
Refused to let exclusion rule.
https://bsky.app/profile/scalzi.com/post/3lj232jiurk2j
Straight white men hiring straight white men because they are straight white men is not merit based hiring.
Fkn dipshits, these guys 🤦
The far-right haters made their plea,
"Drop DEI, let bias be!"
But Apple, Costco, Delta, too,
Refused to let exclusion rule.
With it changing words on talk to text suddenly
to even random shit
Mmhmm 😏
Who’s gonna do the investigation on that?
😏
#DEIisMerit
Tim Cook gave $1M to Trump's inauguration committee.
He isn't one of the good guys. No points.
You know, the ole southern strategy and making things abstract bs.
Someone tell her what DEI stands for. OMG these people are clueless !
Any of those want to tell the billionaires to pay their taxes and get their mitts out of our pot of $$?
👍🏼
Will they please correct the single man's envious dreams and make it Gulf of Mexico again
If Congress passes a bill it will still be chicken shit but one man?
HE IS NOT THE KING
The far-right haters made their plea,
"Drop DEI, let bias be!"
But Apple, Costco, Delta, too,
Refused to let exclusion rule.
Guess I can just switch carriers:).
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
I’m sure seeing Target shed $15bil after slashing their DEI programs didn’t hurt their decision.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Rich Elite Think Tank, thinks we're all thick!
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
What a coincidence.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250009511
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
DEI and merit are not mutually exclusive. The NCPPR is using the term “merit” to stand in for whites only. White men only. I call this un-American.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
But right now we have a gig economy, where people earn two dollars an hour because they are 1099
But when we look at what’s going on in the Philippines and Kenya tech corps hire these educated people as temps and pay $2/hr, unemployment is high so they take the work
We know this
They don't care
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
We WILL topple your P25 discrimination game along with your basket of Deplorable morons in the White House.
Prepare for the war you weren’t expecting, idiots.
We eat lots of stews and curries.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
As unemployment grows above 50%, labor laws are gutted, we will all be working for $2/hour
This is how you crush the middle class
The economy is currently failing
Companies begin closing up and terminating employees
The government is currently reducing its staff
This is what has happened in other countries, that lead to such low wages
We should prevent this from happening here
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
As unemployment grows above 50%, labor laws are gutted, we will all be working for $2/hour
This is how you crush the middle class
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$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
https://www.theverge.com/news/611967/apple-resumes-x-twitter-ad-spending-boycott
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
So entitled at any level….
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Tim Cook is a PoS, profits over people subhuman.
Any corporations that mandate Planned Obsolescence should themselves made obsolete.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Yeah, so fuck Apple
As for america first legal do humanity the favor and just
F*CK OFF!
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
I also deeply with Apple would go back to that old logo. I have a couple stickers from WAY back in the day somewhere in my house.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
2. You would rather these limited amount of jobs remain overseas?
We boycott these companies, they are enriching themselves off of our labor and worldwide labor, we wake up and we make a stand now before we can’t make a stand at all
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
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$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
2. You would rather these limited amount of jobs remain overseas?
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
2. You would rather these limited amount of jobs remain overseas?
Maybe move to certain states to start micro economies/communities but not a cult
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Apple: "Fuck you."
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
John Deere
Harley Davidson
Jack Daniel’s
Ford Motor
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
Boeing
Walmart
McDonald’s
Meta
Amazon
Target
The Smithsonian Institution
Google
Amtrak
Accenture
Pepsi
GM
Disney
GE
Intel
PayPal
Chipotle
Comcast
PBS
Deloitte
Goldman Sachs
Coca Cola
Citigroup
JP Morgan Chase
It is happening right now gig work uber DoorDash spark etc
We need a better plan to stop this
We’ve been putting bandaids on it for decades That’s just not working anymore. We need surgery asap.
That $15/Hr min wage will look amazing to MAGA when they’re only making $2/hr.
This anti DEI bullshit must be extremely unpopular among Americans...
That dude threatens people over hotdog prices imagine what he will do if you press him on this
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
As unemployment grows above 50%, labor laws are gutted, we will all be working for $2/hour
This is how you crush the middle class
What makes you think that’s not a realistic possibility?
This is what is currently happening in the Philippines and in Kenya, but I would love to know why it could not happen here
I definitely don’t want this to happen
I just want us to be thinking to prevent it
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
NCPPR, Heritage Foundation, Federalist Society. Disintegrate them all.
Vanquish our enemy like we didn't in 1865, 2008, or 2020.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Unfortunate we have a President who does not believe in diversity.
Most of America DOES
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
But I do respect & appreciate this decision.
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
we are not going to have the same labor rights, our economy is upside down, and we are about to have massive unemployment, you will gladly take a job for $2 an hour, they already do this in a variety of countries
If you can be hired as a 1099 then all bets are off
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Collapse our economy
Rollback, labor rights, and protections
As unemployment rates rise over 50% Americans will be desperate to take work that pays $2 an hour
It is like this with gig work: Uber etc
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/no-apple-didnt-partner-with-spacex-to-put-starlink-on-iphones/
You see what public schools are producing these days.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/no-apple-didnt-partner-with-spacex-to-put-starlink-on-iphones/
Surely @toogood.bsky.social will apologize now that you’ve challenged his position with facts.
No from board to take away
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Boycotts work. Keep going!
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
any new jobs in USA should be welcomed for now at least I think 🤔….
we must for the truly good of the ppl of USA as whole which seems to be the wish of WW Democracy countries I believe…. 🙏
We ALL have a choice!
MAGA starts fire. MAGA wants to sue the victim.
Target...are you listening?
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor
Money talks...bullshit walks!
$500 billion to the U.S. over the next four years, to build new factories, server centers, hire 20,000 people 😂😂
Those jobs will be low wage jobs underpaying jobs as Americans have no other choice, we must boycott Apple, they are part of the problem, they want slave labor