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Wal-Mart:
Canana Wal-Mart workers vote for union 03-10-06—"Lube Express shop workers deserve praise for their courage" [CLICK HERE] Georgia man sues to continue selling 'Wal-ocaust' T-shirts 03-07-06—"what would be a word to use to express the destruction of human beings by corporations.” [CLICK HERE] WalMart Can Kiss My Cheeky Pink Ass 03-06-06—Commentary from goings on in Moscow, Idaho [CLICK HERE] Democrat demands Wal-Mart pay fair share of health-care costs in Alaska 02-16-06—"The company is forcing its workers to apply for the state-funded Medicaid program by not providing them with adequate compensation." [CLICK HERE] WA State subsidy to Wal-Mart employees put at $12 million 02-10-06—"We're talking about an $11 million subsidy to the most profitable corporation in the country" [CLICK HERE] 'Wal-Mart bill' may come to CT 02-05-06—Lawmakers to take up plan to force firms to offer health insurance [CLICK HERE] Report: Wal-Mart Drains Tax Dollars from Local Communities 01-13-06—“America, as we know it, can’t afford Wal-Mart.” [CLICK HERE] Md. Legislature Overrides Veto on Wal-Mart Bill 01-13-06—"Maryland is a leader. Let us light the torch today. Let us lead." [CLICK HERE] Attorney General's letter supports Wal-Mart bill 01-10-06—"Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr. said yesterday that...health care bill would not violate federal law." [CLICK HERE] Doubts Raised About Wal-Mart's New Wage Figure 01-10-06—"Wal-Mart is a company speaking out of both sides of its mouth." [CLICK HERE] Is Wal-Mart Robbing Your Community? 01-07-06—Did you know that about $44 of every $100 you spend in locally-owned businesses gets recycled back into your community? [CLICK HERE] Dots don't connect for Walmart.com 01-06-06—Links from "Planet of the Apes" DVD generate referrals to movies about famous African Americans [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Told to Pay $172.3 Million in Meal Break Case 12-22-05—by California jury in a case over claims the company illegally prevented workers from taking meal breaks. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart pays the price for unionization store closure 12-19-05—Wal-Mart has been ordered to compensate a number of former employees in Canada [CLICK HERE] Letter from Leaders of Faith Calling on Wal-Mart and CEO Lee Scott to 'Change for the Better' This Holiday Season 12-10-05—"Would Jesus support the exploitation of so many for the profit of so few?" [CLICK HERE] Caught Using Child Labour, Wal-Mart Cannot Run Away From its Responsibilities, Say Anti-Sweatshop Groups 12-08-05—"10-14 year-old children ... working in two garment factories in Bangladesh making clothes for Wal-Mart" [CLICK HERE] Growing opposition frowns on Wal-Mart 12-05-05—"People are rallying around this movement. It's not just workers. It's rippling out and becoming a real debate about values." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart hired guards to spy on employees: Radio-Canada 12-03-05—Spying on union leaders or sympathizers is illegal under the Quebec Labour Code. [CLICK HERE] DOCUMENTARYMAKER GIVES WAL-MART A WALLOP 11-27-05—An interview with the maker of "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" [CLICK HERE] Activists pressure Wal-Mart 11-20-05—Sophisticated campaign takes place of traditional union organizing [CLICK HERE] WAL-MART'S WAR 11-19-05—"the big yellow smiley-faced blob that's bearing down on us is anything but harmless." [CLICK HERE] Sweet Victory: Wal-Mart Roundup 11-04-05—"We don't want to destroy Wal-Mart. We want to change it, to make it a decent, humane company, which it could easily do," [CLICK HERE] Big business 11-03-05—Wal-Mart pledges huge reforms in how it does business. Americans must hope they are real [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart: Discriminate to Save Health Care Costs 10-26-05—"saving money by forcing more employees into part-time work without benefits and discriminating against the unhealthy and disabled." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart tries to win over consumers 10-25-05—"the new health plan is just a repackaging of Wal-Mart's existing coverage." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart heir returns degree amid cheating claims 10-20-05—Roommate was paid $20,000 to write term papers and complete other assignments [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart's famous convenience, prices come at a cost to all 10-15-05—"Buy cheap goods from poor people, sell them at low prices to poor people and keep opening new stores where poor people live." [CLICK HERE] Trailer for new Wal-Mart Movie 10-09-05—WM has already tried to counter-spin against it. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Turns in Student’s Anti-Bush Photo, Secret Service Investigates Him 10-08-05—The tin drum of fascism continues to beat a steady rhythm...do you love Big Brother yet?! [CLICK HERE] Documentary filmmaker takes aim at Wal-Mart 10-04-05—"'Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price' is the story of one company using its power to destroy the fabric of American life, and it is important to us that as many people as possible see it." [CLICK HERE] Fla. Wal-Mart workers unite — without union 10-02-05—250 employees form group to collectively air complaints about treatment [CLICK HERE] Cranbrook, British Columbia (Canada) Wal-Mart Tire & Lube Express now a union shop 09-19-05—"The Cranbrook vote is proof that a growing number of Wal-Mart Canada workers aren't scared by Wal-Mart's bully tactics." [CLICK HERE] Sam's rolling in his grave: WM Canada to sell sex toys 09-18-05—"She's not worried about competition from the stores because her staff are way more knowledgeable about sex toys than the average Wal-Mart employee. " [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart May Compensate Former Quebec Workers, Ruling Says 09-16-05—"The world's largest retailer failed to demonstrate it wasn't closing the store to thwart a union drive." [CLICK HERE] Workers sue Wal-Mart over sweatshop conditions 09-13-05—Workers in six countries filed a class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday, claiming the world's largest retailer overlooks sweatshop conditions at toy and clothing factories from China to Nicaragua. [CLICK HERE] Unions 'send Wal-Mart back to school' 09-03-05—"I don't want to spend money at a retail corporation that has a long-term history of child labor violations." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart donates .019% of its 2004 profit to the Hurricane effort. A mere drop in a vast, vast bucket of profit and despair. 09-01-05—That's the $2 million they've been crowing about in the media as a donation to the Red Cross for hurricane Katrina relief. We can only hear a loud sigh of disgust about such a blantant, cynical PR move. For more on WM's 2004 profits, [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart to increase outsourcing from India 08-26-05—Bad news for U.S. Textile makers [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart charges $175 for 'stolen' manure 08-22-05—We'll avoid the obvious jokes about Wal-Mart's quality of merchandise...and management practices...as compared to the "stolen" items... [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart tops agenda of worldwide labor summit 08-20-05—"Wal-Mart can't ignore labor laws forever." [CLICK HERE] Union backs boycott on Wal-Mart 08-17-05—Michigan teachers group urges shoppers to buy school supplies at stores like Meijer instead [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Takes A Hit, For Pollution 08-17-05—Agrees To Pay $1.15 Million For Letting Garden Chemicals Enter CT State Waterways [CLICK HERE] Unions asking back-to-school shoppers to boycott Wal-Mart 08-11-05—Wal-Mart "costs taxpayers $2.5 billion per year in taxpayer-funded public health care and public assistance programs." [CLICK HERE] This article is about a local anti-Walmart fight, but consider the tactics 08-08-05—"Don’t let Wal-Mart’s consultants fool you" [CLICK HERE] One in 10 Wal-Mart AZ employees have health insurance paid for by state 07-30-05—"For a company that reported a $10 billion profit last year to have one out of 10 employees here in Arizona to be using state taxpayer-funded health care is really wrong" [CLICK HERE] Here's why you can't buy the Pensacola News Journal at Wal-Mart 07-27-05—Wally World wanted a reporter fired for writing the truth. The paper said no. Wally said "No more paper!" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart employees in British Columbia continue to seek union representation 07-19-05—"Wal-Mart workers continue to contact us, despite Wal-Mart's well-documented intimidation tactics and hostility whenever their employees inquire about a union." [CLICK HERE] How Costco Became the Anti-Wal-Mart 07-17-05—"When Jim talks to us about setting wages and benefits, he doesn't want us to be better than everyone else, he wants us to be demonstrably better" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Didn't Act on Internal Sex-Bias Alert, Documents Show 07-15-05—"Wal-Mart's chances of losing this at trial are very, very high" [CLICK HERE] Down & Out in Bentonville 07-12-05—Your Guide to the Revolving Door of Wal-Mart Insiders [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart to Begin Selling UltraLight Airplane Kits 07-10-05—OK, so it's satire...we have a sense of humor, too! [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart reshaped America 06-30-05—Review of new book, John Dicker's "United States of Wal-Mart" [CLICK HERE] Anti-Wal-Mart demonstration on Saturday in Staten Island, NY 06-29-05—Workers collect signatures at 16 supermarkets in an effort to keep the retail giant out of the borough [CLICK HERE] Doing Something About Wal-Mart, by Danny Glover 06-28-05—The renowned actor describes how Wal-Mart puts children around the world at risk [CLICK HERE] Another bill takes aim at Wal-Mart health insurance failures 06-25-05—“more than 600,000 Wal-Mart workers are forced to get health insurance coverage from the government or through their spouses' plans.” [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart changes rules for West Virginia "open hours" store 06-17-05—It seems that WM actually responded to negative publicity! [CLICK HERE] On Friday, June 17, Dateline NBC will air expose on sweatshop production and Wal-Mart 06-16-05—The workers are paid just 10 cents for every Wal-Mart shirt they sew. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart store tells workers to be ready to work any shift 06-15-05—"Wal-Mart is supposed to be a family-oriented company, but kids don’t matter” [CLICK HERE] Phone campaign strikes nerve with Wal-Mart 06-03-05—"this is a company with mounting legal and public relations problems." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart in documentary's sights 06-02-05—"There are so many impacts it has on all of us as citizens" [CLICK HERE] Union protests, seeking better Wal-Mart benefits 06-01-05—"Wal-Mart costs Arkansas taxpayers millions each year because it does not provide health insurance for all of its workers." [CLICK HERE] Is shopping at Wal-Mart immoral? 05-28-05—"It comes to what kind of human being you are." [CLICK HERE] Morley Safer sees a landscape of irony in Walton's new painting 05-23-05—"All that Wal-Mart money was gleaned from the systematic destruction of the very American landscape Ms. Walton so expensively celebrates." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Wins, Workers Lose 05-21-05—Demonstrating the payoff of well-placed campaign contributions, Maryland [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart To Apologize For "Nazi" Ad in Newspaper 05-15-05—Another entry in the continuing saga of PR blunders by WM [CLICK HERE] Jonquière Wal-Mart closes - Local Residents send multinational symbolic message 05-09-05—"Wal-Mart proved that behind its bullying it's a coward." [CLICK HERE] Canada unions target Wal-Mart 05-03-05—Union supporters passing out information about the chain's anti-union business practices. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart and critics step up battle over wages 05-03-05—"You can't really live on this." [CLICK HERE] Quebec employee of unionized Wal-Mart files suit over store closure 04-21-05—Request filed for a class-action suit against Wal-Mart Canada over its planned closure of the store [CLICK HERE] Reports blast 'double-dipping' by Wal-Mart 04-17-05—Retailer, which has gotten $50M in subsidies, has Florida's highest number of Medicaid-eligible workers. [CLICK HERE] Quebec: Wal-Mart Leaves Bitter Chill 04-14-05—"We can't regret trying to make our lives better" [CLICK HERE] Union charges Wal-Mart built 'slush fund' 04-13-05—Complaint asks NLRB to investigate report of payoffs [CLICK HERE] Coughlin Says Cash Helped Wal-Mart 04-11-05—Ousted Executive Cites Expense of Anti-Union Activity [CLICK HERE] WalMart worker, fired for unionizng, goes on hunger strike 04-11-05—Polish immigrant formerly involved in Solidarnosc in the 1980s [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart documents demanded 04-08-05—Union wants details of alleged bribes to its staff [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Wrongs Are Type MLK Fought 04-08-05—"If King were alive today, I believe he [CLICK HERE] Did Wal-Mart make anti-union payments? 04-08-05—Report: Firm's former vice chairman Coughlin may have used expense payments to fund anti-union activities. [CLICK HERE] Supreme Court of Canada hands Wal-Mart a big defeat 04-08-05—Must produce documents the retail giant did everything possible to suppress. [CLICK HERE] Maryland Health Insurance Law Targets Wal-Mart 04-06-05—"must spend 8 percent of their payroll on health benefits" [CLICK HERE] Labor slaps Wal-Mart ahead of media fest 04-04-05—Critics slam pay, benefits and business practices as No. 1 retailer gears up for press event. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart in Brossard: Intimidation prevails over democracy 04-03-05—"resist the fear campaign that Wal-Mart organizes for such a vote." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart hit by 21 House Democrats over ABC TV news sponsorship 03-31-05—"wrong and misleading to the viewer" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart's Cut Rate Labor 03-29-05—"workers ... deal with unscrupulous employers and then get deported" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart welfare 03-27-05—"Florida taxpayers are subsidizing the discount retailer, which has more workers eligible for Medicaid than any employer in the state." [CLICK HERE] Union keeps pressure on Wal-Mart; targets another 200 workers in Quebec 03-22-05—"Employees are firmly committed to improving their working and living conditions, and we are there to support them" [CLICK HERE] Union applies to certify another Quebec Wal-Mart 03-21-05—"We salute the courage and the determination of these workers" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart makes a deal, escapes criminal charges 03-18-05—Illegal immigrant case settled for $11 million [CLICK HERE] The Conservative Case Against Wal-Mart 03-17-05—Interesting article on how even some right-wingers don't like the behemoth [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart employees top walfare roles in its home state 03-17-05—State of Arkansas paying for Wally's lack of wages, benefits [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart "Ethics Code" Angers Germans 03-15-05—"US employees face more concrete and stronger restrictions, something that doesn't always transfer well to German work culture." [CLICK HERE] 8 states and counting have Wal-Mart emloyees & dependents atop health care dole 03-12-05—And near the top in 2 others. More data coming in soon. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart off the school-supply list 03-11-05—Union won't repay teachers for items bought at discounter [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart labor battle puts Quebec on edge 03-10-05—"The store is basically hell right now." [CLICK HERE] Tackling the Tyranny of Wal-Mart 03-09-05—"Wal-Mart's prosperity is not America's prosperity." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart workers in Windsor reject drive to unionize 03-09-05—Gosh, do you think the store closing in Jonquiere, CA had an impact? Nahhh...couldn't have... [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart pimps Republican John Boozman to push 16-hour days for truckers 03-08-05—Consider this when you drive your family alongside a Wal-Mart truck [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart workers at Canadian store vote 03-08-05—"The United Food and Commercial Workers union has accused the retail giant of union-busting" [CLICK HERE] Author links Wal-Mart, China 03-06-05—"If Wal-Mart were a nation, it would be China's fifth-largest export market, ahead of Germany & Great Britain." [CLICK HERE] 845 Wal-Mart employees on Medicaid in Iowa 03-06-05—‘‘If Wal-Mart has full-time employees that are on Medicaid, that's outrageous"' [CLICK HERE] Connecticut: Workers at Wal-Mart, Other Companies, Rely on State-Subsidized Insurance 03-04-05—"Here is the richest retail company in the world, and the taxpayers are subsidizing their coverage" [CLICK HERE] Details sought on Wal-Mart child labor settlement 03-03-05—"entirely ineffective means to ensure enforcement...of laws intended to protect U.S. workers" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart workers in Windsor seek union, again 03-02-05—Certification vote applied for [CLICK HERE] Change thinking about Wal-Mart, author urges 03-02-05—"even Wal-Mart, as powerful as it is, is vulnerable." [CLICK HERE] Teoti-Wal-Mart, by John Ross 02-28-05—"It is like an invasion, a new conquest" [CLICK HERE] Union Drive at Wal-mart Colorado squelched 02-26-05—The company flew anti-union people in from Bentonville every week [CLICK HERE] Quebec labour commission says Wal-Mart intimidated workers who wanted union 02-25-05—The commission said in a ruling Wal-Mart must stop "harassing and intimidating" [CLICK HERE] Colorado Wal-Mart Tire & Lube workers: no union 02-25-05—Big surprise..the company's campaign of fear and intimidation worked! [CLICK HERE] The Wal-Mart Manifesto 02-25-05—Great article from Slate, responding to CEO Lee Scott's spin machine [CLICK HERE] Rally supports union effort at Colorado Wal-Mart 02-24-05—"Rolling back workers' rights is wrong" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart employees #1 user of Medicaid in Alabama 02-23-05—Lack of insurance causes them to rely on state [CLICK HERE] Workers at Wal-Mart in St-Hyacinthe, Que., ready to seek first contract 02-20-05—"These are very brave people" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart may be required to pay for insurance 02-18-05—Washington state legislation could be ground-breaking [CLICK HERE] Welcome to Wal-Mart 02-17-05—"Shopping at the nation's largest retailer can be irritating, but just imagine working there" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart's Sweetheart Deal 02-16-05—How quickly would Wal-Mart clean up its act if Lee Scott spent a few weeks in jail? [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart's anti-union strategy 02-16-05—"the employer's duty is to recognize all legitimate employee associations" [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Child Labor Settlement Under Fire 02-15-05—Investigation sought - Maybe Wal-Mart's $2million Bush contributions helped them? [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart closure about absolute power not profits 02-14-05—"Wal-Mart decided to become union free because to Wal-Mart their employees are worthless. " [CLICK HERE] Union leader: "Wal-Mart is like a wife beater" 02-14-05—"They have been threatening this closure ever since we got the accreditation last summer" [CLICK HERE] NYC says: Keep Wal-Mart out of the neighborhood 02-14-05—"These are bad guys." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart to appeal union decision in St. Hyacinthe 02-13-05—"The employer needs to respect us" [CLICK HERE] Bush Labor Department Puts WMT in "Privileged Position" 02-13-05—"It appears to put Wal-Mart in a privileged position that to my knowledge no other employer has" [CLICK HERE] Petition to Wal-Mart's CEO Lee Scott 02-13-05—A simple action you can take now [CLICK HERE] Canadian New Democratic Party berates Wal-Mart 02-12-05—Says retailer practices 'economic terrorism' [CLICK HERE] Wal-mart penalized $136,000 in child labor case 02-12-05—U.S. says underage workers operated machinery [CLICK HERE] Union to fight Wal-Mart Closing 02-11-05—"bigger implications for democracy" [CLICK HERE] Unionized Wal-Mart employees fear 2nd Quebec store to shut 02-11-05—Boycott effort begins [CLICK HERE] Colorado Wal-Mart workers see tough time ahead for union 02-10-05—"Once again, Wal-Mart has decided it is above the law and that the only rules that count are their rules." [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Closing First Unionized North America Store 02-09-05—If there were any justice in the world, Wal-Mart would be punished severely for flaunting labor laws... [CLICK HERE] Join the Wal-Mart Fact Checker network 02-07-05—And pass it on! [CLICK HERE] UFCW Answers Wal-Mart Ad Pitch with Canadian Gains 02-06-05—Superior labor laws in Canada help effort [CLICK HERE] Walmart Union in Colorado? 01-29-05—Tire Department at a Loveland store may vote [CLICK HERE] Second Wal-Mart store gets union 01-20-05—Canada's labor laws make it easier than U.S. [CLICK HERE] Jim Hightower Weeps No Tears for Wal-Mart 01-20-05— [CLICK HERE] Darkness lurks behind Wal-Mart Smiley Face 01-16-05—I'll take a nice, little mom-and-pop operation any day. [CLICK HERE] Jen Sorensen - "the Rise of All-Mart" 01-03-05—Humor from the creator of "Slowpoke" [CLICK HERE] Walmart New Jersey Janitor's suit proceeds 01-01-05—Claims of overtime and minimum wage abuse [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart voted "Grinch of the Year" for 2004 12-22-04—National poll from Jobs With Justice [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart Poverty Link 12-20-04—Penn State study: "There's more to life than low prices" [CLICK HERE] Costco Vs. Walmart 12-15-04—Treating both customers AND employees right [CLICK HERE] UFCW Local near Denver gains foothold 11-30-04—Taking on Wal-Mart, one department at a time [CLICK HERE] Union wins key Wal-Mart ruling 11-24-04—Management must turn over documents [CLICK HERE] U of Missouri arena won't be named for Wal-Mart heiress 11-24-04—She bought her way through college [CLICK HERE] Another Brick in the Wal-Mart 11-22-04—From Grist Magazine - - "Why is Wal-Mart Evil?" [CLICK HERE] PBS Frontline: Is Wal-Mart good for America? 11-20-04—Even if you watched this program, there's a lot more here. [CLICK HERE] Wal-mart Defies China's Trade Union Law 11-18-04—Amazing but true... [CLICK HERE] Editorial: Wal-Mart's free ride 11-11-04—How does Wal-Mart keep prices so low? Taxpayer subsidies. [CLICK HERE] Union workers picket at Super Wal-Mart site 11-11-04—Construction of the Super Wal-Mart was halted for about six hours Wednesday morning by a union picket line. [CLICK HERE] What price Wal-Mart? Two documentaries look at the giant retailer and its cost of doing business 11-10-04—Two documentaries look at the giant retailer and its cost of doing business. [CLICK HERE] Do Taxes Fund Wal-Mart's Health Benefits? 10-29-04—Evidence says yes. [CLICK HERE] Wal-mart fights health care coverage requirement 10-26-04—Wal-mart fights measure requiring larger employers to pay for health care coverage for workers [CLICK HERE] Honolulu Wal-Mart protest set for tomorrow 10-20-04—Honolulu Wal-Mart Mega Mall sits on top of an ancient burial site. [CLICK HERE] Unionizing Wal-Mart 10-16-04—The fight in Quebec. [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart workers' suit wins class-action status 10-09-04— [CLICK HERE] Wal-Mart destroys sacred ancient sites 09-14-04— [CLICK HERE] ILLEGAL WORKERS: Wal-Mart could settle 09-07-04— [CLICK HERE] Unions Take Aim at Wal-Mart 09-02-04— [CLICK HERE] |