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...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Jun 28, 2012 | Actions & Events, Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC
Respect DC Town Hall, June 29th 11:30am-1:30pm Teamsters Labor History Research Center at George Washington University’s Gelman Library, 2130 H St NW, 7th floor (near the Foggy Bottom Metro). First, thank you all for your hard work as we have brought the fight...
by DC Jobs with Justice | May 29, 2012 | Actions & Events, Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC
Join the parade and festival to tell Walmart to Respect DC! Thursday, May 31, 11am-2pm, Meet at 801 New Jersey Ave NW, or get on the bus from the Gallery Place Metro (7th and H NW). rnrnJust last month Walmart announced they are delaying store openings in DC by a...
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...
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,”...