Subsequently, General Electric implemented a sexual orientation nondiscrimination policy. Even if they are ultimately withdrawn by their proponents, proposals are often covered by the press. But there's nothing to stop you from contacting your fund's managers and urging them to vote shares in favor of proposals you support. In our ExxonMobil action alert , we include a sample letter to mutual and pension fund managers, and we list mutual funds that own large blocs of ExxonMobil shares. We urge you strongly to write to your mutual funds.
Most mutual funds refuse to disclose how they have voted on proxy issues.