"With organized chants and giant signs, dozens gathered outside TIAA CREF's
annual shareholder's meeting in Charlotte Tuesday.
The
group, Jewish Voice for Peace, is calling on the Fortune 100 financial services
company to cut ties with companies in its investment portfolio they say are
profiting from the Israeli occupation. They referenced companies like
Caterpillar Inc. and Veolia.
"It's so important what we do with our money, especially money that's for people's retirement," said Jerry Markatos, who came all the way from Pittsboro to attend the demonstration."
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The
group, Jewish Voice for Peace, is calling on the Fortune 100 financial services
company to cut ties with companies in its investment portfolio they say are
profiting from the Israeli occupation. They referenced companies like
Caterpillar Inc. and Veolia."It's so important what we do with our money, especially money that's for people's retirement," said Jerry Markatos, who came all the way from Pittsboro to attend the demonstration."
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