Resolutions included calls for company to report on health and safety and review use of plastic
While the resolutions are non-binding, companies often take some form of action if they receive the backing of 30% to 40% of votes. While the activist resolutions were shut down, investors approved executive compensation, board members and a stock split.called on Amazon to conduct an independent audit of warehouse workers’ wages and working conditions. Though the vote did not pass, the group plans to resubmit the motion next year.
“Based on the positive conversations we have had with major shareholders this week, we have every reason to believe our proposal received strong backing,” Argouges said. “Once the results are published, we will consider our options for continuing the fight for better working conditions at Amazon.”