Tag Archives: Wal-Mart

Who makes minimum wage?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Pew Research Center The controversy over Washington, D.C.’s “living wage” ordinance, which may prompt Wal-Mart to pull out of as many as six new stores planned for the city, has drawn new attention to those near the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Shame on Walmart!

Posted on July 15, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Ralph Nader     When one considers Walmart’s company slogan — “Save money. Live better.” — it almost seems as if they are referring to their corporation’s big shareholders — the super-rich Walton family — rather than their employees … Continue reading →

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Do private-sector unions still have a future in the U.S.?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Brad Plumer In the latest issue of Democracy, Rich Yeselson has a long and interesting essay considering the decline of private-sector labor unions in the United States and whether they might ever make a comeback. The piece is way … Continue reading →

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10 CEOs Who Got Rich By Squeezing Workers

Posted on May 16, 2011 by The Soul Brother

No wonder these companies are able to achieve the financial results they do. Corporate greed has destroyed the American worker and the American family. 10 CEOs Who Got Rich By Squeezing Workers | Mother Jones.

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Dollar Stores: Getting More Bang From the Buck

Posted on February 9, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Interesting article I found a few weeks ago. I must admit, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar are among my favorite stores. In this economic day looking at those locations first instead of Wal-mart or Target may save money. … Continue reading →

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S.African unions speak out against Wal-Mart deal

Posted on October 1, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I’m glad that international labor unions have the same view of Wal-Mart that Americans have. Wal-Mart needs to adapt and realize that worker and human rights are above corporate profits. AFP: S.African unions speak out against Wal-Mart deal.

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Wal-Mart gets its first cell phone plan

Posted on September 14, 2010 by The Soul Brother

The behemoth that is Wal-Mart strikes again! Wal-Mart gets its first cell phone plan- Top Stocks – MSN Money.

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What to buy and not buy at Walmart

Posted on September 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Here’s the lowdown on what to buy or not from Walmart. No surprises to me! what-to-buy-and-not-buy-at-walmart: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance.

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Now Playing: Wal-Mart’s Theater of Public Alienation

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Even though this was written by a known Wal-Mart basher. Everyone needs to pay attention to their surroundings and take particular care in malls and parking lots, not just Wal-Mart’s. Don’t be a victim! Al Norman: Now Playing: Wal-Mart’s Theater … Continue reading →

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