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Union-Backed Investor Presses Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet Over Trump Immigration Policy Risks

The push lands as a new White House order targeting proxy advisors could shape how the companies handle the proposals.

Overview

  • On Wednesday, SOC Investment Group sent letters to the three companies seeking disclosures on how President Trump’s immigration policies affect finances and supply chains.
  • The group asked for plans to navigate the proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B approvals, noting the companies’ heavy reliance on skilled visa holders.
  • SOC also pressed Amazon and Walmart to detail how enforcement actions, including farm raids, are affecting trucking and farming that support their store shelves.
  • The resolutions are requested for inclusion on next year’s proxy statements for a shareholder vote, with SOC noting such proposals are advisory but can drive change when they draw strong support.
  • The letters followed a White House executive order directing regulators to consider new rules for proxy advisors; SOC said litigation is possible if proposals are excluded, while Amazon declined to comment and Google and Walmart did not immediately respond.