This November 19, UNI Global Union is joining with workers, union and allies around the world in a Global Day for Decent Work at Walmart. We call upon Walmart to provide LIVING WAGES and DECENT WORK for all workers of retail stores and supply chains around the world.
We call on all workers in Walmart stores, distribution centers, factories and other workplaces connected to Walmart to take action to send a strong message to Walmart and the Walton family, which owns the majority of Walmart.
Respect: Workers who assert their freedom of association in an attempt to resolve issues or improve working conditions frequently face retribution from the company. We are harassed and intimidated by management when we try to voice concerns.We are asking for respect, safety and job security when we speak out.
Living Wages: Extremely low wages along with inconsistent scheduling makes it difficult for workers in many countries to support our families. Fair pay and more hours would let us pay our bills and have enough associates in the store to take care of customers.
Employment Security: The imposition of part-time work, casual employment contracts or, – as in the case of Walmart’s 1.4 million U.S. workers – no contracts at all, means that we have no employment security. We are asking that full time, permanent work be the rule rather than the exception.
