One of the resolutions, filed by Massachusetts-based investment adviser Arjuna Capital, called on Nike to provide more data on pay equity for female and minority employees. The second, filed by shareholder advocacy group Tulipshare, asked the company to issue a report on whether its supply chain policies effectively address Nike’s stated equity goals and human rights commitments. Proposals require more than 50% of shareholder votes to win, but Nike is not required to adopt them.
Eyes are on Apple (AAPL) this week as the company’s window to challenge its workers’ first labor union victory nears a close. The company has until midnight on Friday to raise objections to the vote, and labor experts say it must carefully consider pushback, as it could ensnare the company in a drawn-out legal battle that in turn could threaten its public image.