sexual harassment
Will Alphabet/Google Be Transparent in Its Sexual Harassment Investigation?
Following the introduction and eventual rejection of a shareholder resolution sponsored by National Legal and Policy Center at the annual meeting of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, board members are now investigating sexual harassment claims against some of its executives. The resolution, announced a year ago by NLPC president Peter Flaherty, followed the height of […]
Flaherty Rips Alphabet/Google at Annual Meeting for Caving to ‘Left-Wing Mob’
Today, I presented our shareholder proposal on combatting sexual harassment at the annual meeting of Alphabet in Sunnyvale, California. The resolution was opposed by the company. The text of my remarks are below this video of my presentation: I can’t figure out why the company opposes this proposal on sexual harassment after pledging to do […]
Shareholder Proposal on Sexual Harassment to be Considered at Alphabet (Google) Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 19, a shareholder proposal sponsored by the National Legal and Policy Center will be presented by NLPC Chairman Peter Flaherty at the Alphabet (Google) annual meeting in Sunnyvale, California. Here is the text of the resolution and supporting statement: WHEREAS, Company executives have aggressively allied themselves with a variety of progressive social […]
Bezos’ ‘Hypocrisy’ Criticized at Amazon Annual Meeting on Sexual Harassment Shareholder Proposal
NLPC Chairman Peter Flaherty delivered these remarks today in support of the group’s shareholder resolution on sexual harassment at the Amazon annual meeting in Seattle: I CAN’T FIGURE OUT WHY MR. BEZOS OPPOSES THIS RESOLUTION TO COMBAT SEXUAL HARASSMENT. AFTER ALL, HE IS THE GREAT PROGRESSIVE AND ENLIGHTENED PUBLISHER OF THE WASHINGTON POST. MAYBE HE […]
Google Must Embrace Sexual Harassment Shareholder Proposal in Wake of Cover-Up Allegations
The revelation this week that Google made mega-payouts to two former executives accused of sexual harassment highlights the need for the adoption of a resolution by the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), which is a shareholder in parent company Alphabet Inc. According to NLPC Chairman Peter Flaherty, “Alphabet’s management must end the stonewall. A […]
Google Shareholder Files Resolution on Sexual Harassment
National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) has submitted a shareholder proposal to Alphabet, the parent company of Google, addressing the issue of sexual harassment. Last week, Google announced that it would end its policy of requiring mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment claims. The move apparently prompted similar actions by Facebook, eBay and Airbnb. The Alphabet […]
Judge Dismisses Michael Avenatti’s Frivolous Lawsuit on Behalf of Stormy Daniels
Stormy Daniels, porn star/stripper extraordinaire, has been denied a starring role – at least for now. On Monday, a Los Angeles federal court tossed out Daniels’ defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump filed in April by her lawyer, Michael Avenatti. The suit was based on a tweet by Trump calling her allegation of being threatened […]
#MeToo Congresswoman Esty Gets Hoisted on Her Own Petard
There’s a rich irony to last Monday’s announcement by Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., that she would not seek reelection in the face of revelations that she had averted her eyes from clear evidence of sexual harassment occurring in her own office. For during these past several months, Rep. Esty has been an outspoken supporter of […]
Rep. Kihuen Accused of Sexual Harassment; Won’t Seek Reelection but Won’t Step Down
The rising tide of allegations of sexual harassment has claimed yet another member of Congress: Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nevada. Last Saturday, Congressman Kihuen announced that he will not seek reelection. Yet as a House Ethics Committee investigation proceeds, Democratic Party leaders, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, are calling for him to step down. This […]