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Working Full-Time But Left Behind in DC’s Prosperity

by DC Jobs with Justice | Feb 18, 2015 | Walmart: Respect DC

Melinda Gaino has a full-time job in DC, but she struggles to make it. She earns $9.90 an hour as a cashier at Walmart on H Street, NW, bringing home about $20,000 a year. That is too little to support the 45-year old mother and her four children in their SE...

Walmart Strikers Cap Week of Action with Black Friday march

by DC Jobs with Justice | Dec 1, 2014 | Projects

Last week was a week of “firsts” for Respect DC and Walmart associates in the District. Throughout the week, we witnessed the first-ever Black Friday for Walmart in Washington, DC, the first sit-down strike in Walmart history, the first Walmart worker...

Walmart delays opening stores because of actions of community activist!

by DC Jobs with Justice | Oct 20, 2012 | Walmart: Respect DC

Last weekend Walmart announced that it will delay opening six stores in the District of Columbia. Walmart spokesman Steven Restivo told the Washington Post that “we’re using the extra time to further engage with the neighborhoods that surround our stores and build...

Respect DC flash mob hits Laurel, MD Walmart

by DC Jobs with Justice | Jul 18, 2011 | Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC

rnrnOn Saturday afternoon, shopper at the Laurel, MD Walmart were treated to a surprise rendition of Aretha’s Franklin’s “Respect,” courtesy of Respect DC. More than 70 activist participated in the flash mob, urging Walmart to respect its...

Respect DC Coalition tells Walmart: Put it in Writing

by DC Jobs with Justice | Apr 25, 2011 | Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC

On April 21st, the Living Wages Healthy Communities coalition held a press conference outside Walmart’s DC office in Chinatown to demand that they put their promises in writing by signing an enforceable Community Benefits Agreement. rnrn“Walmart’s wages are pathetic,”...

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