Gil Friend: PoliticsPolitical economy, political comedy, political tragedy, geopolitics, and other issues of our timesCSR in the Cross-Hairs- May 13, 2005 SustainableBusiness.com: Recent months have seen a fierce and growing counter-attack against corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics reform.... The stars in this dramatic fight: California Governer Arnold Schwarzenegger, squaring off against corporate reform leader Phil Angelides, the California state treasurer who for years has used $300 billion in state pension funds to launch salvos demanding governance and ethical reforms from corporations. How could anyone be opposed to corporate.http://radio.weblogs.com/0109157/categories/politics/2005/05/13.html#a946 United gets OK to dump four pension plans- May 11, 2005 Business Week: United Airlines gained a significant financial victory with court approval to dump its four pension plans but faces a tough challenge to win back the support of angry employees. Oh, we do so like to carry on about the 'rule of law' and the 'sanctity of contracts' and the 'importance of trust' and 'a man's word is his bond.' But sometimes it can all be so inconveeeeeeenient... PS: 'Taxpayers had better buckle up because we will be in for a bumpy ride of bailout after bailout, as.http://radio.weblogs.com/0109157/categories/politics/2005/05/11.html#a944 Enlibra Principles - 'moving toward balance'- May 10, 2005 I just stumbled across The Enlibra Principles (on the US Environmental Protection Agency site): The Enlibra Doctrine is an approach to environmental stewardship that was co-authored by former Utah Governor and later EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt and former Governor John Kitzhaber of Oregon. Enlibra, from the Latin, means 'move toward balance.' Enlibra is based on the dual concepts of balance and stewardship, and is built upon principles of flexibility, innovation, partnership and...http://radio.weblogs.com/0109157/categories/politics/2005/05/09.html#a939 |