BRT is an association of CEOs of leading US companies working to promote a thriving economy & expanded opportunity for all Americans through sound public policy
Today on
@SquawkCNBC
, BRT Chairman Doug McMillon discusses new actions by BRT CEOs, such as sharing more data about the makeup of their workforce and boards, examining their hiring and promotion practices and ensuring pay equity.
#Trade
with Canada and Mexico support 11 million American jobs. BRT will work with Congress and the Administration to preserve and strengthen this trilateral trade relationship and move
#USMCA
across the finish line. Learn more:
#SOTU
Business Roundtable announces the release of a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who commit to leading their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders – customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders. .
#USMCA
creates new rules that will cut red tape & make it easier for small businesses to tap into foreign markets, and is the first
#trade
agreement with a chapter dedicated to small business issues.
@RepStefanik
Thank you for supporting America’s workers and employers and for your commitment to keep our economy strong. Thank you for voting yes on
#USMCA
.
Hundreds of companies have already provided bonuses, wage increases and a range of other employee benefits to their workers. BRT member companies alone are delivering benefits to over 1.6 million workers.
#SOTU
To move our nation forward, Business Roundtable CEOs see 6 important areas where business and government can work together to address policy challenges and advance bipartisan priorities. Read our open letter to President Trump and the 116th Congress:
#SOTU
“This is our chance to commit that we want to win. We’re Americans. This is what we do. We dream big, we aim high, we come together as a team, and we build together and we win together.”
BRT President & CEO Joshua Bolten: “Business Roundtable welcomes the Biden Administration’s continued vigilance in the fight against COVID. …” Full statement:
As changes to voting laws are under consideration in multiple state legislatures, Business Roundtable today issued the following statement on principles that should guide policymakers:
Today BRT announced corporate initiatives & public policies for creating more equitable access to opportunity & justice for communities of color in the areas of employment, finance, education, health, housing & the criminal justice system.
There is an urgent need for widespread reinvestment in U.S. infrastructure. Our members support a bipartisan approach to a modernized infrastructure plan.
Business Roundtable letter to the Administration expressing “serious concern about changes in
#immigration
policy” that undermine “American competitiveness and [create] anxiety for employees who follow the law.”
BRT member companies are committed to
#MovetheNeedle
in the fight against COVID-19 by producing, distributing and administering the vaccines. Learn more about how companies have taken action to defeat the pandemic:
Preparing a thousand youth with disabilities for the workforce annually,
@BridgesToWork
partners with
@MarriottIntl
to develop employment opportunities for young adults, including hiring 30+ Bridges students into Marriott-branded hotels so far in 2019.
.
@Bechtel
Chairman & CEO Brendan Bechtel on the importance of investing in American infrastructure: As the economy recovers from the pandemic, infrastructure investment would spark job creation and economic growth.
#LeadWithInfrastructure
Read more:
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@BizRoundtable
President & CEO Joshua Bolten this AM on
@CNBC
: “[BRT is] making a concerted effort to do our part to make sure people are staying safe and getting vaccinated.”
#MoveTheNeedle
Punit Renjen, CEO of
@Deloitte
, discusses his company’s commitment to stakeholder capitalism on the first anniversary of the Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation.
There’s a way to fund infrastructure that meets the needs of the economy and doesn’t undermine America’s comeback. It’s time to build - together. Learn more:
Scott Kirby,
@United
CEO & BRT Education & Workforce Committee Chair, on apprenticeship programs and the need to make them part of U.S. culture. Kirby discussed how scaling apprenticeships will expand opportunity for U.S. workers at a BRT event. Watch now:
The
@Raytheon
Pilot Program gives women veterans a window into STEM careers relevant to their military experience. See how universities, service members and workforces benefit:
.
@LeidosInc
’s Operation MVP assists returning veterans with the often-difficult transition from military life to a career in the private sector. The initiative works to hire, train, and support veterans as they pursue rewarding careers within the company.
The
@UPS
Transitional Learning Center offers real-world, hands-on training for individuals with disabilities, advancing current employees and discovering opportunities for new hires:
Through a partnership with ,
@Accenture
has used its Hour of Code Initiative to expose 100,000+ students worldwide to the foundations of computer science:
Every $1 spent on infrastructure investment generates nearly $4 in economic activity. Business Roundtable members support infrastructure investment that takes a bipartisan, sustainable approach to funding.
#LeadWithInfrastructure
ICYMI BRT Pres. & CEO Joshua Bolten on how America’s largest businesses continue to
#MoveTheNeedle
on COVID-19 vaccine rollout and recovery on
@CNBC
Squawk on the Street with
@carlquintanilla
:
.
@Siemens
awarded 30 K-8 schools in the U.S. with $100,000 worth of LEGO education sets and professional training, supporting 10,000 students every year.
.
@IBM
CEO Ginni Rometty: Building a
#TomorrowReady
workforce demands “modernizing the Higher Education Act so students and mid-career professionals can get federal help to build the skills and competencies that lead to great jobs.”
#HEA
#WorkforceWednesday
As covered on the front pages of the
@WSJ
and
@nytimes
, our new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation is part of an important conversation about the role of business in society. Learn more at
During a BRT workforce development event,
@Aon_PLC
CEO Greg Case spoke about companies recognizing the value of scaling apprenticeship programs to benefit employees and the business. Watch the full conversation:
Legislative proposals could result in a multi-billion tax hike on America’s largest job creators. During a time of economic instability, Washington should be making America more competitive and resilient, not less. Learn more:
Today, Business Roundtable released a set of
#Broadband
Principles to improve accessibility, affordability, and usability of high-speed internet and bridge the digital divide for Americans. Read the policy principles here:
Building on the firm’s existing investments,
@JPMorgan
Chase & Co. is making new long-term commitments to help drive an inclusive economic recovery, break down barriers of systemic racism, and support employees. Learn more:
Investing in America’s
#infrastructure
will help grow the economy and create well-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. We urge all Members of Congress to support the bipartisan infrastructure framework. It’s time to build.
Business Roundtable this morning released a statement on the conclusion of the joint session of Congress to count electoral votes. Full statement here:
As seen in the
@WSJ
, Business Roundtable CEOs recognize that delivering value to each stakeholder is essential for the future success of their companies, our communities and our country. Read the full commitment:
.
@Apple
designed its Entrepreneur Camp as an industry first. See how the program is working with female app creators to shift paradigms within the coding world:
With more than 37 million people on the road this holiday weekend, the need for reinvestment in our country’s infrastructure is more apparent than ever. Learn more about how infrastructure moves the country forward:
.
@Novelis
President and CEO, Steve Fisher, is dedicated to investing in employees, communities and customers, and generating long-term value for each of the company's stakeholders, who provide the capital for the company to grow and innovate.
JUST RELEASED: New BRT report shows how America’s leading employers are working actively to advance
#diversity
and
#inclusion
in their companies and communities.
@RepDLesko
Thank you for supporting America’s workers and employers and for your commitment to keep our economy strong. Thank you for voting yes on
#USMCA
.
.
@Cummins
CEO Tom Linebarger, Chair of the BRT Trade & International Committee, on the direction the Administration and Congress should take
#trade
policy. Full statement here:
#SOTU
BRT applauds passage of the bipartisan NDAA amendment that allows dependent children of green card applicants, who have legally lived and worked in the U.S. for years, from aging out of dependent status at 21. We urge the Senate to keep this amendment in the final bill.
Education pushes a company forward. That’s why
@Visa
offers employees up to $5,250 per year for tuition reimbursement across post-secondary programs and professional trainings. Learn more:
Roughly 75% of Californians want more investment in recycled water.
@XylemInc
is doing its part by developing groundbreaking technology for the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant.
An investment in
#infrastructure
now is an investment in America’s future. The bipartisan infrastructure framework will create well-paying jobs for hardworking Americans and grow the economy. Learn more:
.
@BizRoundtable
President & CEO Joshua Bolten on
@CNBC
: “Through the
#MoveTheNeedle
initiative, we are doing everything we can do to get the right information to the vaccine hesitant & encourage everyone once they are eligible to get vaccinated.”
Stakeholder capitalism is being adopted by companies all across the country. Punit Renjen, CEO of
@Deloitte
, explains why his organization’s pledge to serve all stakeholders is especially relevant in light of
#COVID19
.
.
@ameriprise
and
@FeedingAmerica
have provided millions of meals to fight domestic hunger over the last ten years through Ameriprise’s National Days of Service.