|
|
| Search | Site Map |
 |
|
 Our members are the strength behind our campaigns. For over 25 years, Corporate Accountability International members have led the way to protect people and save lives by waging and winning campaigns challenging corporate abuses. Jamey Aebersold, New Albany, Indiana Jamey first got involved with Corporate Accountability International because of our work challenging the abuses of tobacco corporations like Philip Morris (now known as Altria). He still has a bumper sticker on his car from the boycott we launched in 1994 targeting Philip Morris's most popular food brand, Kraft. We lifted the Kraft boycott in 2003, due to the adoption of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, but our work protecting people from the ravages of the tobacco industry continues. Folks often ask Jamey about his bumper sticker, and he appreciates the opportunity to tell them about Corporate Accountability International and the irresponsible actions of Philip Morris/Altria. Jamey, like many of our members, is also concerned about the incredible amounts of money that corporations spend on lobbying--allowing them to influence government policy in ways that put public health and our environment at risk. He worries that the number of highly-paid corporate lobbyists with special access to our elected officials threatens our democracy and the belief that an individual citizen's vote makes a difference. Jamey also supports our work educating the public about the water industry, especially our efforts to generate media coverage detailing the issues and abuses related to water privatization. We appreciate Jamey and Sara's commitment to corporate accountability, and are extremely grateful for their steadfast support. As Jamey says: "We can't give up!"
Dan and Jan Lewis, Miami, Florida When Dan Lewis's sister-in-law introduced him and his wife Jan to Corporate Accountability International during the GE Campaign more than 10 years ago, they were immediately impressed by "a social activist group that would challenge such a large, well-run corporation, as it had done successfully with Nestlé." "After the GE victory," Dan remembers, "I decided to deepen my commitment when Philip Morris became the next challenge. My father, mother and sister were all smokers who died of cancer, and Jan and I have two children who were young at the time--tobacco company targets. So this issue is very important to me." Reflecting on his visit to campaign headquarters, Dan recalls, "When I met all the Corporate Accountability International staff in their new, modest and efficient Boston office, I was impressed by a group of talented, highly motivated young people with pragmatic leadership constantly adapting and improving on proven successful strategies. I saw talent and horsepower, capable people inspired for the public good. I feel great about investing my resources, time and energy with this organization."
|
|
Jamey is a long-time supporter of Corporate Accountability International, and has provided significant leadership throughout the Tobacco Industry Campaign. If you are a jazz aficionado, you probably recognize Jamey's name--he developed the Aebersold Method and is known internationally as a pioneer in the field of jazz education.