Wal-Mart Stampede: A union perspective

Posted on November 30, 2008 by iwilder

You can learn more about Wal Mart’s practices at: www.walmartcrimereport.com You can find several books chronicling problems at Wal Mart at our Onthewilderside/Powell’s Books bookstore: here. – News from _UFCW Local 1500_ (http://www.ufcw1500.org/) Union Responds To Death of Long Island Wal-Mart Worker, Demands Federal Safety Agency and Nassau County Prosecutor Investigate

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Wal-Mart stampede: Where’s Woody Guthrie?

Posted on November 29, 2008 by iwilder

Condolences to the family of Jdimytai Damour. It is very sad that he was trampled while trying to make a living as a worker at a Wal-Mart store. Now, what can we learn from this? And, who is to blame?

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Today: Buy Nothing. Study Peace. (Friday Nov. 23 2007)

Posted on November 23, 2007 by iwilder

Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Long Island Friday, November 23rd, 3:00 p.m. until dark STOP SHOPPING! STOP WAR! Join the North Country Peace Group and other Long Island activists at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. Meet roadside along Route 25 at the main entrance (south side). Today is called “Black Friday” to retailers, […]

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