Tag: Making Change at Walmart

After Closing Stores, Walmart’s “Plumbing Problems” Excuse Doesn’t Hold Water

April 16, 2015

UPDATE (4/20/2015): Today, members of OUR Walmart have filed a claim with the National Labor Relations Board seeking an injunction to require Walmart to rehire all 2,200 employees laid off last week. The group has also launched a petition to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, calling on him to transfer all laid… Read More»

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Target’s Wage Increase Proves Walmart Sets Standards for the Entire Retail Industry

March 20, 2015

This week, news reports revealed that Target, the second largest U.S. retailer, will raise its starting minimum wage for all of its employees to $9 an hour next month. This news comes on the heels of Walmart, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and The Gap announcing wage raises across their stores. Make… Read More»

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