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Voice for corporate accountability, enhancing long-term shareholder returns through active ownership, working w. union affiliated pension funds w $250+ bn AUM.

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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Starbucks downplayed references to social justice and sustainability in its latest global impact report. Environmental goals have been softened. The newest report is missing terms like BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+ and pay equity, and does not provide racial or gender statistics of the company’s workforce.
seattletimes.com
Starbucks changes social justice terms, sustainability goals in report
Starbucks has downplayed references to social justice and sustainability in its latest global impact report.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Norges Bank Investment Management raises concerns that shareholder rights are being weakened in many markets. Robust shareholder rights underpin well-functioning public equity markets, giving long-term investors confidence to remain invested through volatile periods. #ShareholderRights #CorpGov
corpgov.law.harvard.edu
Shareholder Rights Under Pressure
Our view We are concerned that shareholder rights are weakening in many markets, putting investor confidence and long-term value creation at ...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Tech leaders, including Anthropic, called for a slowdown in AI development, yet Anthropic pushes forward with their plans to IPO. Read how state corporate laws and SEC rules have been changed in recent years to benefit tech companies, all while putting workers' retirement savings at risk. #CorpGov
ourfinancialsecurity.org
Anthropic’s Message: Everybody Slow Down — Except Us! - Americans for Financial Reform
Tech Oligarchs’ Bid for Control at Our Expense By Natalia Renta, Associate Director for Corporate Governance & Power Tech oligarchs made headlines in September by calling for a slowdown in AI developm...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Shareholders have submitted a proposal requesting that Starbucks reinstate its short-lived Environmental, Partner and ​Community Impact Committee, arguing that labor relations is one of the company's most significant and persistent risk areas, requiring specific committee oversight. #CorpGov
reuters.com
Shareholder groups press Starbucks to restore labor committee, cite lack of union contract
Starbucks' strained relationship with its US union is facing ​fresh scrutiny from a shareholder proposal filed Friday by New York City's comptroller that has not previously been disclosed.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Amazon is facing yet another lawsuit alleging the company denied workers' pregnancy accommodations. Investors are left to wonder if employment-related legal challenges will continue to accumulate around one of the country's largest workforces. #LaborRights
finance.yahoo.com
Amazon Faces Another Worker Lawsuit. Is Employment Scrutiny Becoming an Investor Risk?
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is no stranger to disputes over its massive workforce. A lawsuit filed earlier this month has put that part of the business back under scrutiny, with four former warehou...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Health insurance premiums have soared for Starbucks workers this year, with some reporting that their premium costs have nearly doubled. Some workers are choosing to go without health insurance, others are looking for second jobs. #LaborRights
theguardian.com
Starbucks baristas reel from surges in health insurance costs: ‘I’m considering a second job’
Several workers say they’re opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle a New York City government probe that found that the company underpaid or waited too long to pay its workers. #LaborRights
reuters.com
DoorDash to pay $131.5 million to resolve New York City probe over delivery workers' pay
DoorDash said on Tuesday it will ‌pay $131.5 million to settle a New York City government probe that found the food delivery company underpaid or waited too long to pay workers.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A new report shows that cooling investments at factories in Bangladesh were commercially viable and paid back within four years. As extreme heat becomes more common globally, protecting workings from heat stress makes financial sense. #LaborRights
reuters.com
Costs to cool Bangladesh garment factories can be recovered within four years, study shows
Investing in cooling systems to reduce ‌heat stress for garment factory workers makes financial sense for manufacturers and the brands they supply, a report showed, as climate change poses growing ris...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The SEC announced plans to scrap Rule 14a-8, which allows for shareholder proposals. If the rule is rescinded, regulation of shareholder proposals will go to the states. Some investors fear this will lead to a race to the bottom as states compete to attract firms with management-friendly frameworks.
responsible-investor.com
SEC shareholder proposal changes: What's next?
Experts say litigation could challenge and pause SEC rescission, while market participants warn of 'race to bottom' between states.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The SOC Investment Group sent a letter to Mercedes urging the company to reaffirm its committment to neutrality during labor organizing campaigns. "A fragmented approach to human rights oversight signals weak internal controls and creates legal operational and reputational risk.” #LaborRights
alreporter.com
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Mercedes has frequently faced criticism from pro-labor groups since the 2024 unionization campaign at its plant in Tuscaloosa County.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A former Anthropic employee warned that AI may kill off humanity, AI models have gone rogue, and officials are increasingly calling for an AI slowdown. Yet, the Anthropic IPO is still rapidly approaching. Anthropic should delay its IPO to allow investors to properly price these risks. #CorpGov
fortune.com
As Anthropic heads towards a $2 trillion IPO, some of the loudest critics are company insiders | Fortune
"I would burn my equity to the ground in a heartbeat for a 1% higher chance we make it out of this situation alive,” wrote one researcher.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is the latest in a series of shortsighted attacks on investor rights by the SEC. Filing shareholder proposals is a fundamental investor right that has addressed critical investor concerns. That's not a weapon or loophole; it's a cornerstone of accountability. #CorpGov #ShareholderRights
sec.gov
Statement on Proposals to Rescind Rule 14a-8, Amend Rule 14a-4, and Modernize Proxy Solicitation
SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Pension funds in US states across the political spectrum have warned of oncoming disruption to proxy voting and engagement following the SEC move to rescind federal rules and shift oversight to state control. #CorpGov #ShareholderRights
responsible-investor.com
US state pension funds warn of proposal disruptions after SEC move
Florida, Wisconsin and Connecticut funds pointed to new stewardship landscape amid Securities and Exchange Commission's changing role.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We believe Anthropic should postpone its IPO until the rules governing how AI is developed and deployed become clearer. #CorpGov
investing.com
SOC Investment Group urges Anthropic to delay $2 trillion IPO over safety concerns By Investing.com
SOC Investment Group urges Anthropic to delay $2 trillion IPO over safety concerns
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Voting analytics for shareholder proposals in the 2025/2026 proxy season have been released. #CorpGov
corpgov.law.harvard.edu
Season-end Summary of Shareholder Voting on 14a-8 Proposals
Shareholder Voting This summary is focused on 14a-8 proposals that were voted on by shareholders during the 2025-2026 season through June 30, 2026. ...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Two years after Brian Niccol took the helm at Starbucks, his "Back to Starbucks" plan has brought customers back to the coffee chain. However, the plan has also raised costs and squeezed the margins investors hoped to see improved. Labor tensions have also become increasingly fraught. #CorpGov
reuters.com
Starbucks CEO Niccol brought back customers. Investors want fatter margins next
Brian Niccol's first two years at the helm of Starbucks have been a qualified success as his focus ‌on store improvements and marketing has brought customers back to the world's largest coffeehouse ch...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As extreme heat events become more common around the world, investors are reckoning with the impacts on worker health and company operations, as well as how companies are managing and disclosing the effects of extreme heat on their workforces. #LaborRights #CorpGov
responsible-investor.com
Big read: How are investors dealing with extreme heat’s impacts on workers?
Investors scrutinise worker protections and adaptation measures as conditions worsen and corporate disclosures remain patchy.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Since the roles of Board Chair and CEO were combined at Starbucks, there has been a sharp drop in director engagement, deteriorating labor relations, and the dissolution of Environmental, Partner, and Community Impact Committee, which oversaw labor commitments and environmental promises. #CorpGov
wealthprofessional.ca
Why these Starbucks investors want the firm to split CEO and chair roles
Shareholders group cites a 70% drop in board engagement and collapsed union talks as reasons to separate Brian Niccol's dual role
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A steady erosion of Target’s brand from years of poor management decisions, including a series of operational missteps that have repeatedly put it at odds with the public and shaken investors. Read the op-ed from our executive director, Tejal Patel. #corpgov
fortune.com
Target’s missteps have alienated consumers and shaken investors. Executive Chair Brian Cornell should step down | Fortune
Target’s annual meeting results should send a clear message to the Board that investors are hungry for fresh leadership to help the company regain lost ground.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
SOC Investment Group has filed a shareholder proposal asking $SBUX to separate its Board Chair and CEO positions. There has been a notable backslide in corporate governance and labor relations since the roles were combined; separating the roles would improve both accountability and Board oversight.
investing.com
Starbucks investors push to split chair and CEO roles held by Niccol By Investing.com
Starbucks investors push to split chair and CEO roles held by Niccol
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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 27/08/2026
NEW: At 100 major U.S. companies last year — including Target, Walmart, and DoorDash — the average CEO took home $17.5 million while turning a blind eye to workers losing Medicaid and SNAP or being attacked by ICE. Protect workers. Curb this out-of-control CEO greed. REPORT:
ips-dc.org
Executive Excess 2026 - Institute for Policy Studies
Executive Excess 2026
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
An investor coalition has submitted a petition to the SEC on amendments to Rule 14a-8. The petition asks the SEC to retain its role as arbiter in the no-action process, and suggests several fixes that would allow more meaningful engagement between proponents and companies. #CorpGov
corpgov.law.harvard.edu
Petition on SEC Rule 14a-8 Reform
I. Introduction The undersigned submit the following pursuant to 17 CFR § 201.192(a) (Rule 192(a) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice) and Section ...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The Nasdaq-100's new "fast entry" rule put SpaceX on the index automatically. As a result, a big chunk of Americans’ retirement savings and pensions (as well as university endowments) are now tied to SpaceX’s market value and are flying blind. See the latest from @rbreich.bsky.social #CorpGov
robertreich.substack.com
Is Space X Crashing?
The shares plummeted on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq-100 stock index
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Interviews with warehouse associates and former HR employees, along with legal filings, reveal how Amazon’s growing reliance on automation appears to be removing humans from the HR process. Workers have been forced to use an app to handle all HR concerns, rather than a real person. #CorpGov
fastcompany.com
Exclusive: Inside Amazon's brutal AI-centric app-ification of HR
Ineffective chatbots, automated apps, Kafkaesque nightmares: Amazon's relentless focus on efficiency is pulverizing workers' last lifeline of relief. "I watched the human get sucked out of the job," s...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A very important hearing that highlights the ongoing issues related to fast-tracking mega IPOs into major US indexes. #CorpGov
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A new survey finds that nearly 72% of LGBTQ+ consumers say they buy fewer products from companies they perceive as “reducing diversity and inclusion commitments," such as Target, Walmart, and Amazon. #CorpGov
cnbc.com
Target, Walmart and Amazon among brands losing LGBTQ+ consumer spending, new survey says
LGBTQ+ consumers are shifting spending toward companies they view as supporting DEI and away from those seen as retreating, HRC survey finds.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Investor support for Target Chair (and former CEO) Brian Cornell fell to its lowest level ever at Target's recent AGM. As Target pursues an aggressive turnaround, investors signaled a desire for new blood among Target's leadership, not rewards for executives that oversaw years of underperformance.
cnbc.com
'Reward for failure': Investor support for Target Chair Brian Cornell falls to lowest level ever
Target Chair Brian Cornell built the retailer into a $100 billion-plus giant, but recent struggles and underperformance have fueled investor calls for change.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
"Nothing will chill future IPOs more than investors taking losses because 'bad news' known to the SEC was not properly disclosed." Our letter to the SEC regarding the SpaceX IPO raises critical questions about the completeness of SpaceX's disclosures. #CorpGov
news.bloombergtax.com
SpaceX IPO Filing Draws Investor Scrutiny Over xAI Omissions (1)
SpaceX left out key details about its acquisition of artificial intelligence startup xAI in its regulatory filing to go public, hindering investors’ ability to make fully informed decisions about the ...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The SOC Investment Group has sent a letter to the SEC raising questions about the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the disclosures in the SpaceX IPO. As other major AI-related IPOs approach, it's vital that the SEC performs rigorous and complete reviews to protect investors. #CorpGov
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group raises questions with the SEC regarding Space X’s IPO disclosures — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The SpaceX IPO will be one of the most expensive ever. Yet, many experts have questioned the valuation and profitability of the company. Our Research Director Richard Clayton notes that SpaceX will begin trading at a price 93 times its annual revenues. By comparison, Tesla trades at 17 times sales.
nbcnews.com
Want to buy SpaceX IPO? Prepare for sticker shock
The company says it’s bound only by the “laws of physics.” At $135 a share, those may include gravity.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The dual-class share structure that will be seen at SpaceX has long been a concern for regulators due to the risk to shareholders. Despite this, the SEC has been silent on the dual-class structure and the other highly management friendly governance provisions at SpaceX as the IPO approaches #CorpGov
reuters.com
SEC mum on SpaceX share structure that worried a 1926 US president
The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author, a correspondent for Reuters.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The decision to promote Target veteran Michael Fiddelke to CEO while retaining former CEO Brian Cornell as executive chair of the board represents continuity without correction after years of underperformance. We urge investors to vote against Directors Cornell and Leahy on June 10th. #CorpGov
esgdive.com
Target leadership under fire over ‘strategic missteps’ on DEI, ICE
Investors Trillium Asset Management, SOC Investment Group and Mercy Investment Services asked shareholders to oppose the reelection of Brian Cornell and Christine Leahy at Target’s annual shareholder ...
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Dana Hull @danahull.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
SpaceX's IPO is this week so we though it would be a good time to look at all the related party transactions
data viz showing how Musk's companies overlap and intertwine
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
After years of strategic missteps and financial losses at Target, we would like to see a change in leadership, not a continuity of the same regime. We urge shareholders to vote against executive chair and former CEO Brian Cornell and lead independent director Christine Leahy on June 10th. #CorpGov
forbes.com
Labor-Affiliated Investor Group Urges Target Shareholders To Vote Against Former CEO
Target has come under fire from a group of labor-backed investors, which is urging shareholders to vote against the executive chair and former CEO, Brian Cornell.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
SpaceX's extremely management favourable governance structure should raise red flags among investors. “Investors should be wary of forgoing seemingly all of the accountability mechanisms that have been associated with the term ‘corporate governance’ for the past half-century.” #CorpGov
news.bloomberglaw.com
SpaceX Rebuked by Activist Shareholder Over Governance Structure
An activist shareholder group cautioned investors against purchasing SpaceX stock when it goes public, as the company’s unusual governance structure leaves shareholders few avenues to hold management ...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The SOC Investment Group urges investor caution in the upcoming SpaceX IPO. SpaceX's governance combines supervoting, mandatory arbitration, and strict rules on shareholder proposals to significantly restrict shareholder rights. Experts have also questioned the valuation of the IPO. #CorpGov
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group Urges Investor Caution in Upcoming SpaceX IPO — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In 2024, Alphabet filed a letter to the Department of Labor stating that immigration policies of the time were limiting the Company’s ability to hire top global AI talent. In 2026, immigration policies have become even more restrictive, yet Alphabet has not updated its disclosures to shareholders.
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group Urges Alphabet Shareholders to Support U.S. Immigration Policy Impacts Disclosure Proposal — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Target is trying to earn consumer trust back after the decision to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives last year. However, some Black business owners remain alienated, both from the remaining stain of the DEI roll back, as well as how Target handled their brands prior to it.
modernretail.co
Target has alienated Black-owned brands, founders say, as some startups vanish from its shelves
A year after pulling back on some DEI programs, Target views 2026 as a comeback year, but some Black founders have soured on the retailer.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Grocery sales accounted for nearly 60% of Walmart's net sales in the US in 2025 and over 70% of Walmart's produce comes from US farms. Undocumented farmworkers account for 42% of hired farmworkers in the US. We encourage shareholders to vote FOR Proposal #7 at Walmart's AGM on June 4th. #CorpGov
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group & Mercy Investment Services Urge Walmart Shareholders to Support U.S. Immigration Policy Impacts Disclosure Proposal — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Target has committed strategic and operational missteps that have alienated customers and caused significant financial loss, putting shareholders at risk. We believe a change in leadership is needed to reestablish good governance and encourage shareholders to vote against Directors Cornell and Leahy
forbes.com
Labor-Backed Investor Group Urges Target Shareholders To Vote Against Former CEO
Target has come under fire from a group of labor-backed investors, which is urging shareholders to vote against the executive chair and former CEO, Brian Cornell.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
US immigration policy is rapidly changing, putting unprecedented pressure on companies' workforces and operations. We encourage shareholders to vote FOR Proposal #7 at Walmart and Proposal #10 at Alphabet, requesting reports on the impact of immigration policies at the respective companies. #CorpGov
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group & Mercy Investment Services Urge Walmart Shareholders to Support U.S. Immigration Policy Impacts Disclosure Proposal — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Target had significantly underperformed during Directors Cornell and Leahy’s tenure, impacting long-term shareholder value. The decision to promote company veteran Fiddelke to CEO while retaining his former boss, Cornell, as executive chair and special adviser is continuity without correction.
esgdive.com
Target leadership under fire over ‘strategic missteps’ on DEI, ICE
Investors Trillium Asset Management, SOC Investment Group and Mercy Investment Services asked shareholders to oppose the reelection of Brian Cornell and Christine Leahy at Target’s annual shareholder ...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Target has suffered years of strategic and operational failures that have eroded shareholder value, brand reputation and customer trust. To restore confidence in board leadership, the SOC Investment Group and other investors urge shareholders to vote against Directors Cornell and Leahy. #CorpGov
investing.com
Investor group urges Target shareholders to vote out board leaders By Investing.com
Investor group urges Target shareholders to vote out board leaders
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Amazon unilaterally excluded new shareholder proposals filed at Amazon and failed to meaningfully engage with shareholder proponents. We encourage shareholders to vote against Directors Rubinstein, Gorelick, Ng, and Stonesifer due to Amazon's poor shareholder engagement and governance practices.
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group joins other investors urge to vote against Amazon directors for suppressing shareholder proposals — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
SpaceX's IPO registration statement says the company combines supervoting shares, mandatory arbitration, strict rules on shareholder proposals and TX corporate law to give control to Elon Musk and other insiders. This is a concerning restriction of shareholder rights and management accountability.
reuters.com
The SpaceX IPO and the lost battle for shareholder rights
I've lost count of all the stories I've written that quote fancy investment bosses decrying the rise of unequal proxy voting rights that entrench the power of corporate insiders. Here's one from a dec...
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Read our full letter regarding Amazon's exclusions here:
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group joins other investors urge to vote against Amazon directors for suppressing shareholder proposals — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Numerous pension funds and asset managers are opposing directors of companies taking advantage of SEC changes to unilaterally exclude proposals from the ballot. Amazon was one of this year's biggest offenders. We urge shareholders to vote against Directors Rubinstein, Gorelick, Ng, and Stonesifer.
responsible-investor.com
Investors putting US boards on notice over shareholder proposal omissions
Large pension funds and asset managers have opposed multiple directors at firms which have excluded proposals under new SEC regime.
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Amazon's board is using the SEC's rule changes as a loophole to silence shareholders. That’s not governance—that’s avoidance. We urge shareholders to vote against Directors Rubinstein, Gorelick, Ng, and Stonesifer. #CorpGov #ShareholderRights
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group joins other investors urge to vote against Amazon directors for suppressing shareholder proposals — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Amazon excluding shareholder proposals was a governance decision that reflects the board's stance on transparency and shareholder rights. We encourage shareholders to vote against the responsible directors; Directors Rubinstein, Gorelick, Ng, and Stonesifer. #CorpGov #ShareholderRights
socinvestmentgroup.com
SOC Investment Group joins other investors urge to vote against Amazon directors for suppressing shareholder proposals — SOC Investment Group
Read the full letter here .
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SOC Investment Group @socinvgrp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
New York City, New York State, and CalPERS join the calls of concerns surrounding the SpaceX IPO, saying it "would constitute the most management-favorable governance structure ever brought to the U.S. public markets at ⁠this scale." #CorpGov #ShareholderRights
reuters.com
Exclusive: New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure
Leaders of three of the biggest U.S. public pension systems said they have major concerns over SpaceX's
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