Walmart Fires Eleven Strikers in Alleged Retaliation Walmart Fires Eleven Strikers in Alleged Retaliation
The OUR Walmart campaign alleges that multiple strikers are being retaliated against.
Jun 22, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters
SEIU charges that the treatment of subcontracted security guards contradicts Google's motto.
Jun 21, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Whose Walmart?: Workers Crash Walmart’s Party Whose Walmart?: Workers Crash Walmart’s Party
Taking inspiration from small strikes and actions over the past few years, OUR Walmart activists struck a note of dissent at the corporation’s annual party.
Jun 17, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting
While executives touted opportunity at ‘your Walmart,’ an OUR Walmart activist at today's meeting delivered a very different message.
Jun 7, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas
The National Organization for Women's president says the Obamas have "screwed up" by praising Walmart.
Jun 7, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Striking Workers Bring Bangladesh Safety Demand to Walmart Headquarters Striking Workers Bring Bangladesh Safety Demand to Walmart Headquarters
A Walmart pep rally and a union-backed protest took place some fifty feet apart at Walmart’s Bentonville "home office."
Jun 5, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Always Low Wages: Meet the Billionaires Who Run Walmart Always Low Wages: Meet the Billionaires Who Run Walmart
Get to know the CEOs, investors and consultants converging on Bentonville this week to decide the future of the company.
Jun 5, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle
Seattle is the seventh city in eight weeks where fast food workers have gone on strike.
May 30, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today
Workers are on strike in Massachusetts, the Bay Area and Miami, and plan to strike at least until June 7.
May 28, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building
Good Jobs Nation says that ten strikers from the Ronald Reagan Building food court were initially told they couldn’t come back to work.
May 23, 2013 / Josh Eidelson