Josh Eidelson

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Josh Eidelson (josheidelson.com) is a Nation contributor and was a union organizer for five years. He covers labor for as a contributing writer at Salon and In These Times.

Walmart Fires Eleven Strikers in Alleged Retaliation

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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