Low Wage Workers and the Minimum Wage
February 15, 2013
In light of President Obama’s mention of increasing the minimum wage to $9/hr in his State of the Union address, the spotlight has turned to low wage workers and the companies that employ them. On Wednesday, Business Insider published a piece citing the top 20 companies with the largest low wage work force. Perhaps unsurprisingly, [...]
Walmart Workers Plan for Bigger 2013 with Ally Support
February 14, 2013
Last week, OUR Walmart members and their growing coalition of allies from around the country met in Washington, DC. The group met to discuss the successes and short-comings of last year’s historic Black Friday strike, as well as to build toward a more bigger and more exciting 2013. Organizations representing a broad cross section of [...]
A Look Back at 2012: What We Accomplished
February 13, 2013
2012 was a very important year for Walmart workers and for those of us working to challenge Walmart to be a more responsible employer. Here’s a look back at a few highlights from 2012.
For Walmart Workers, D.C. Lobby Day Visit Turns to Strike
February 11, 2013
Last week, a handful of Walmart workers from Maryland and Texas went out on an impromptu strike. After gathering in Washington, D.C. to meet with their growing coalition of organizational allies and to hold a lobbying day on the Hill, OUR Walmart members received word that Walmart was once again attempting to silence and intimidate [...]
Walmart Workers in Maryland &Texas File Unfair Labor Practice Charges
February 8, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2013 CONTACT: Lynsey Kryzwick 646.200.5311, Zoe Bridges-Curry 904.476.8681 WALMART WORKERS IN MARYLAND AND TEXAS FILE UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGES Workers report unlawful threats from management in response to protests and strikes Washington, DC- On Thursday, Walmart workers in Laurel, MD, filed Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs) charges against Walmart with the [...]
Walmart Workers in Maryland and Texas Walk Off Job
February 7, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC- Today at noon, Walmart workers in Maryland and Texas citing Unfair Labor Practices (ULP)committed by Walmart, walked off the job in protest of the company’s attempts to silence workers who speak out for better jobs. The worker’s action come in response to reports of Walmart managers in Maryland and across [...]
OUR Walmart Statement on Labor Board Memo
January 31, 2013
Below is OUR Walmart’s official statement on the Labor Board’s ruling from earlier today. Washington-This week the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel issued a memo holding in abeyance a charge Walmart filed against UFCW over picketing which occurred at Walmart stores. As part of the resolution of the matter, OUR Walmart will continue [...]
CA Orders Walmart-Contracted Warehouse to Pay Stolen Wages
January 29, 2013
The following is a press release from Warehouse Workers United. ONTARIO, Calif. – The state of California has ordered a Southern California warehouse that processes merchandise for Walmart and other retailers to pay 865 workers more than $1 million in stolen wages. The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement issued the citations Monday, Jan. 28 [...]
Walmart Responds to Workers’ Calls
January 19, 2013
At the National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention, Walmart made a splash by announcing three new initiatives. While the company’s plans to hire veterans and ‘Buy American’ stole most of the headlines, its third announcement was a major victory for workers who have been coming together for change at Walmart for more than a year. Speaking [...]
Get Fired Up: Making Change at Walmart to Organize Volunteer Network
January 15, 2013
In response to the continued flood of support for the #WalmartStrikers, Making Change at Walmart (MCAW) is organizing a network of volunteers and empowering them to take strategic action to ensure workers at Walmart are not retaliated against for speaking out. On January 17th, MCAW will hold its first webinar to engage volunteers. These volunteers [...]
