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.

  • @Snapz
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    72 months ago

    Just the illiteration… Cheese away, my friend!

    • @kerrigan778
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      22 months ago

      My brain is exploding at the idea of cheese and jacket being illiterative and I hate it but the sound is so close that I can’t really argue.

    • @ZoopZeZoop
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      22 months ago

      Huzzah! I’m not stingy with the cheese, btw. Havarti plain, with dill, and with jalapenos for everyone!

      • @panicnow
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        22 months ago

        Mmmm……and that giant Oaxaca Cheese Knot they sell. And 3 pound blocks of tillamook cheddar. God I do love cheese.

        • @ZoopZeZoop
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          12 months ago

          That Oaxaca cheese knot sounds amazing! Anyone know if Sam’s has something similar? We don’t have a CostCo near me.

          • @panicnow
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            22 months ago

            I have seen the same brand of cheese at Walmart in a slightly smaller knot I think. It is such a great melting cheese.

            • @ZoopZeZoop
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              12 months ago

              Awesome! I’ll take a look there.