States target major firms over employee Medicaid costs
#Medicaid #CorporateAccountabilitySeveral US states are pushing to publicly identify large companies whose employees rely on Medicaid, aiming to expose corporations shifting healthcare costs to taxpayers. California, Oregon, and Nevada lead efforts, with some states like New Jersey imposing fines on offending firms. read more
GOP Donors Firm Faces Immigration Probe Call
#ImmigrationInvestigation #CorporateAccountabilityA Milwaukee council member urges an investigation into Uline's immigration practices, citing a 'shuttle program' that brought Mexican workers on training visas for warehouse labor. The company is owned by major Republican donors. read more
Hyatt Heir Resigns Over Epstein Email Scandal
#EpsteinFiles #CorporateAccountabilityBillionaire Thomas Pritzker has stepped down as Hyatt's executive chairman due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Communications continued long after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea. Pritzker expressed regret for his association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. read more
Lufthansa Confronts Nazi Past in Centenary Reckoning
#LufthansaHistory #CorporateAccountabilityLufthansa confronts its Nazi-era history for its centenary, acknowledging its role in the arms industry and use of forced labor. The airline is moving beyond past legal separations to take historical responsibility through new research and employee education. read more
"US Obstructionism Hinders Global Tax Reform, Sparks International Pushback"
#TaxReform #CorporateAccountabilityThe US is obstructing global tax reform efforts, isolating itself as nations pursue a new UN tax convention to hold corporate giants accountable. This standoff poses a significant challenge to fair taxation and sovereignty. read more