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Wal-Mart To Hire Over 100,000 Vets And To Sell More U.S.Made Merchandise

Mark Richards — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:33:58 +0000

Does this make you more likely to shop at Wal-Mart? Would you like to see more companies show more economic patriotism? If you haven't heard, Wal-Mart announced on Tuesday (January 15th) that it's rolling out a three-part plan to help further stimulate our economy by hiring more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years. Wal Mart also plans to spend $50 billion on American-made merchandise in the next 10 years.

Wal-Mart Workers To Hijack Black Friday By Striking?

Keith James — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:04:30 +0000

Well, like most of us you'll likely be making the early morning trek to Wal-Mart to fist-fight other shoppers for whatever the on-demand toys are this season on Black Friday, but before you break out your boxing gloves, you may be greeted to an unfamiliar sight that day: no blue-vested workers!

Wal Mart Workers Are Planning a Black Friday Strike Nationwide

Mark Richards — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:30:10 +0000

As heard on the most music morning show around eight am this morning, Kristine and I were talking about the anticipated Wal Mart employee strike slated for Black Friday. Walmart workers have started to walk off the job as of last week in Southern California and Seattle protesting low wages, rising healthcare premiums, and a dis-satisfaction with management.