worker rights

Uncommon crimes of conscience

November 26, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Without other ways to redress these grievances, people undertake nonviolent civil disobedience; they break some small law rather than ignore a larger injustice.

Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans

November 21, 2014 By Combined Sources

"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."

Ahead of Black Friday, Walmart workers brief Capitol Hill lawmakers

November 19, 2014 By Combined Sources

"With Walmart's low-wages and hectic schedules, too many Walmart workers are left on the edge of poverty."

On-site report from LA Walmart sit-in

November 17, 2014 By Susan Gosman

History was made on Thursday, Nov. 13, when Walmart workers took part in the first sit-ins in the store's history to demand $15 an hour and full-time work.

Walmart workers begin first in-store sitdown strike in company history

November 13, 2014 By Combined Sources

"I'm sitting down on strike today to protest Walmart's illegal fear tactics and to send a message to management and the Waltons that they can't continue to silence us!"