Wal-Mart Violates Worker Rights, Fosters "Culture of Fear" to Prevent Employees From Forming Unions

As millions take to the streets here in the US and around the world, the world's largest company is being accused of using strong-armed and illegal methods to undermine what is considered a cornerstone of workers' rights. In a new report released today, Human Rights Watch says the retail giant Wal-Mart has used an "arsenal of unlawful tactics" to foster "a culture of fear" to prevent employees from forming unions. Full Story »

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The story has text, audio, or video regarding the Human Rights Watch report on Wal-Mart and anti-union activity. It consistes primarily of an interview with Carol Pier, researcher for the report.

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Colin Smiley
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by Colin Smiley - Oct. 1, 2008

This article is blatantly pro-union. Additionally, the article claims several times that Wal*Mart engaged in illegal activities with respect to US Labor laws, but never details what these violations are. The article mentions the need to change US Labor Laws in addition to changing Wal*Mart's labor practices to be more "fair". Fair to whom? The workers as represented by a union?

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