Big Boss Tells Staff to Stay Home Amid Protest Plans

A major investment company, Apollo Global Management, has asked its New York City employees to work from home on a specific Friday. This is due to a planned protest outside their office.

Protest Details

• Location: Apollo's office at 9 West 57th St.
• Organizer: A group called The Professional Staff Congress
• Reason: The protest targets CEO Marc Rowan, who supports President Trump's policies on universities.

Company Response

• Affected Employees: About 1,000 workers received letters advising them to stay home.
• Security Measures: Apollo has increased security and alerted the police.
• Other Companies: Nearby businesses are also advising caution.

Protest Group's Stance

• Representation: Claims to represent 30,000 faculty and staff at City University of New York.
• Demands: Protection of academic freedom and education quality.
• City Law: New York has a law supporting peaceful protests.

CEO's Views

• Marc Rowan's Beliefs:
• Universities should give more opportunities to local students and scholars.
• There is too much pressure on students to conform to certain ideologies.

Additional Context

• Mayor-Elect: The city's new mayor-elect has ties to groups protesting big businesses.