Isn’t it fascinating that we — the employees — are just watching this unfold?
Layoffs are hitting some of Chevron’s most experienced and valuable employees. It’s all being driven by a board focused on short-term cost cuts. But here’s the kicker: Chevron is largely owned by institutions like Vanguard and BlackRock — using shares purchased by us — the employees.
We’re financing the very machine that’s cutting us loose. That’s not just ironic — it’s unacceptable.
But what if I told you there’s a way to change that?
🧠 Here's an idea that could flip the script:
Create an employee-owned trust or cooperative — a single entity where we voluntarily pool our shares (or at least our proxy voting rights). Think of it like a union, but for shareholders. This entity could:
Vote as a block in shareholder meetings.
Submit proposals directly to Chevron’s board.
Push for a seat at the table — literally, a board representative who speaks for employees, not just the executive suite or Wall Street.
Demand smarter strategies: retraining, internal redeployment, energy innovation — not mass layoffs that destroy morale and long-term capability.
Vanguard and BlackRock don’t care who holds the shares. If we organize our votes, we can wield real power.
It doesn’t take millions of dollars. It takes organization, trust, and vision.
We already fund this company with our labor. We’ve built its value. It’s time we reclaim some control over what happens to it — and to us.
If you’re interested in making something like this real, maybe it’s time we stop waiting for someone else to protect us… and build the structure ourselves.
This is just one of many solutions, but it’s one that gives us a real voice, not just a severance check.