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Episode: Building Bridges with Mimi Rosenberg and Ken Nash - Arrests in NY Walmart Union Action
Four Arrested in NY Walmart Action in OurWalmart Nationwide Protests (with the workers during the protest!)
Walmart workers visited the office of Board of Directorsâ member Chris Williams to deliver a petition signed by over 200,000 people demanding Walmart commit to provide full-time work with a minimum salary of $25,000, reinstate workers who were fired for striking and agree to stop all retaliation against workers calling for better jobs. Four were arrested when Williams failed to meet with them concerning their demands.Nationwide, one hundred Walmart workers and community members were arrested in 11 cities.
OurWalmart, is a union-backed members group, that has filed more than 100 unfair labor practice charges against Walmart with the National Labor Relations Board, including 20 illegal terminations and 80 disciplinary actions.
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