Thursday, May 18, 2006

A2. http://walmartwatch.com/
A2. http://www.cluw.org/wal-mart.html
A2. http://unionizewalmart.ws/

A3. Each website is dedicated to making the public aware of unfair labor practices at Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is one of the largest employers in the world. They have been harshly criticized for their stance against organized labor.

A4. http://walmartwatch.com/ published by Ufcw International Union, 1775 K St, NWWashington, PA20006
http://www.cluw.org/wal-mart.html published by Cluw, 1925 K St NW #402Washington, DC20006
http://unionizewalmart.ws/ published by an unnamed party

A5. http://walmartwatch.com/ appeared January 18, 2000
http://www.cluw.org/wal-mart.html August 6, 2002
http://unionizewalmart.ws/ November 27, 2003

A6. I would recommend each one. Hating on Wal-Mart is big fun. The sites have plenty of information and links to check out.

B.
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/2006/436/index.html?id=pp10.htm Robert Greenwald, Socialist Party
The article discusses Wal-Mart’s tactics to keep prices low by paying low wages and no health benefits. According to the article, buse of employess by management is said to be common. Greenwald also says that some people are even expected to report to work without pay in certain situations
http://www.columbiaspectator.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/04/28/4451d0bfa2dee Matthew Daniel, Columbia Spectator
The atricles focuses on social and economic impact of Wal-Mart’s labor practices and bargaining power. This stems from the fact that it is the largest retailer in the world and employs an estimated 1.3 million people.

McCrate, Elaine. (July/Aug2005). Supports for Low-Wage Workers or Subsidies for WalMart? Retrieved May 18, 2006 from Ebsco Host.
Ceniceros, Roberto. (June 28, 2004). Bias suit against Wal-Mart gets class action status. Retrieved may 18, 2006 from Ebsco Host.