Not your hometown chamber
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the nation’s largest lobbying group and one of the leading spenders of dark money on elections.
While its name may conjure up wholesome images of your hometown chamber, the hyper-partisan U.S. Chamber pushes a reactionary agenda that is dangerous for workers, consumers, and the environment.
Here at Chamber Watch, our mission is to expose the threat the U.S. Chamber poses to all of us, our democracy, and our planet. So keep scrolling to learn more about the Chamber, its dangerous agenda, the companies that fund it, and what you can do to fight back!
Yet Again, The Chamber Blocks Progress
In May, over Mother Day’s weekend, organizations from across the country came together to push for multiple voter protection and democracy reform initiatives as a part of the National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day. There were “votorcades” and marches all across the country, and it was inspiring to see such a concentrated and […]
The Chamber of Commerce’s Predictable Answer: Blame the Workers
Sometimes the answer to our society’s biggest questions shouldn’t be so complicated. And, as we come together as a nation to rebuild after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been far too easy to observe instances of what feels like our nation’s leaders overthinking and scheming about the best way forward in forming and […]
IBM’s Very Simple Problem
The United States Chamber of Commerce has consistently advocated against the best interests of the American people, serving the profit motives of fossil fuel companies at the expense of the future health of our planet. But it couldn’t do this alone. The U.S. Chamber gains its lobbying power through the use of ample donations from […]
The One Thing FedEx Really Needs to Lose
The United States Chamber of Commerce has consistently advocated against the best interests of the American people, serving the profit motives of fossil fuel companies at the expense of the future health of our planet. But it couldn’t do this alone. The U.S. Chamber gains its lobbying power through the use of ample donations from […]
Disney’s Problematic Relationship with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce has consistently advocated against the best interests of the American people, serving the interests of fossil fuel companies at the expense of the future health of our planet. But it couldn’t do this alone. The U.S. Chamber gains its lobbying power through the use of ample donations from corporations […]
Don’t Be Fooled, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is Still a Wolf
Last month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a rulemaking petition to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting that the agency limit potential plaintiffs’ ability to participate in COVID-19-related class action securities lawsuits. Such a move would prevent investors from suing a company if company leaders made statements about the company’s financial situation or […]