Tag Archives: Walmart workers

It's Not About Minimum Wage

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Two bits of news related to minimum wage emerged last week, and neither of them represents a solution for low wage workers. The Iowa Legislature advanced Senate Study Bill 1151 from a subcommittee to increase the minimum wage to $8.75 … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: NLRB Will Prosecute Walmart For Illegal Firings

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://peoplesworld.org/u-s-to-prosecute-walmart-for-violation-of-workers-rights/ WASHINGTON – The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel is issuing a decision today to prosecute Walmart for its widespread violations of its workers’ rights. The decision will provide additional protection for Walmart’s 1.3 million employees when they are … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits – Black Friday Protest Walmart

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dave Bradley

From what I understand there will be an action at the Iowa City Walmart on Hwy. 1 west at noon on Nov. 29. If you can take an hour or two to support these brave folk in their struggle for … Continue reading →

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