Dear MoveOn member,
Why would a company like CVS oppose solutions to global warming?
CVS is a prominent member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which just launched a $100 million campaign described as a "declaration of war on the White House." The Chamber is pouring millions into killing clean energy as well as health care reform.1
Recently, an uprising of companies fighting back against the Chamber of Commerce has begun, led by companies like Apple, Nike, Johnson & Johnson, and GE.2
But CVS continues to help fund the Chamber's anti-climate agenda through their Chamber dues.
Can you call CVS and urge them to quit the Chamber of Commerce? If you're a customer of CVS, be sure to mention it when you call. Here's the info:
CVS
(401) 765-1500, press 0 twice
Then, report your call by clicking here:
MoveOn.org Political Action: Thanks for Calling CVS
For years, the Chamber of Commerce has pushed a right-wing agenda.3 But now, it's trying to kill progress on clean energy, health care, workers' rights, and even financial reform.4
The U.S. Chamber has gotten so out of step with its own members that even local chambers are joining the rebellion. "They don't represent me," the head of the Greater New York Chamber said the other day.5
The top issues causing companies to walk away from the Chamber are clean energy and global warming. Wind and solar power create jobs and help the economy, and most business leaders know it.6
But the Chamber isn't listening. After Apple quit, the Chamber's president said of his critics, "Bring 'em on."7
So why is CVS still funding the Chamber? The Chamber wouldn't be able to run multi-million dollar campaigns if it weren't getting so much money from its members.
Call CVS today and urge them to quit the Chamber of Commerce:
CVS
(401) 765-1500, press 0 twice
Then, help track our progress by clicking here:
MoveOn.org Political Action: Thanks for Calling CVS
Thanks for all you do.
–Steven, Wes, Anna, Noah, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Does the U.S. Chamber Speak for Big Business?," Business Week, October 7, 2009
Does the U.S. Chamber Speak for Big Business? - BusinessWeek
2. "Apple quits U.S. Chamber of Commerce over global warming views," San Jose Mercury News, October 5, 2009
Apple quits U.S. Chamber of Commerce over global warming views - San Jose Mercury News
"Nike Resigns From Chamber Board," The New York Times, September 30, 2009
Nike Resigns From Chamber Board - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com
3. "A Quiet Revolution In Business Lobbying: Chamber of Commerce Helps Bush Agenda," The Washington Post, February 5, 2005
washingtonpost.com: A Quiet Revolution In Business Lobbying
4. "Corporate America Is Fighting Back," Financial Post, October 14, 2009
Corporate America is fighting back
5. "Defections Expose Chamber's Dirty Little Secrets" The Washington Post, October 16, 2009
washingtonpost.com
6. "At Chamber of Commerce, Member Exodus on Climate Issue a Big PR Problem," Newsweek, October 6, 2009
At Chamber of Commerce, Member Exodus on Climate Issue a Big PR Problem - The Gaggle Blog - Newsweek.com
7. "Defiant Chamber Chief Says 'Bring 'Em On,'" The New York Times, October 8, 2009
Defiant Chamber Chief Says ‘Bring ’Em On’ - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com