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Union Blues at Wal-Mart

Dicker, John | July 8, 2002 issue

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The article discusses the problems faced by union members who work for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in the U.S. The retailer uses various excuses to fire union supporters. The United Food and Commercial Workers union and the Teamsters are collaborating to prevent Wal-Mart from taking advantage of their members. According to "The Economist," the chain accounts for 60% of retail sales in the country. The strategy of Wal-Mart involves entering rural markets first before moving into larger metropolitan areas. It also tries to prevent contact between workers and their union.

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LABOR unions; WAL-Mart Stores Inc.; RETAIL trade; BUSINESS planning; EMPLOYEES -- Dismissal of; UNITED States

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