April 10, 2014
In a new trend, low-wage employees at some of the most profitable companies are turning to social media to expose rampant abuses and violations of labor law. Walmart associates could see more hours in their future through a new company program called “Access to Open Shifts.” What started as a… Read More»
Tags: Access to Open Shifts, Facebook, low wage, low wages, McDonald's, OUR Walmart, social media, Target, Walmart, whistleblower, whistleblowers
March 5, 2014
As we stand with Walmart associates, restaurant staff and home care workers in their efforts for better job standards, we occasionally receive this dismissive response: “No one is forcing them to stay at their job. They should just quit and find another one!” But can these workers actually just quit… Read More»
Tags: economy, low wage, low wages, NELP, quitting, Walmart, workers
December 19, 2013
On December 5, fast food workers went on strike in over 100 cities nationwide with support from local Jobs With Justice coalitions. While the fast food workers were within their legal rights to strike, the risk of employer retaliation often looms large when workers take courageous action to speak out… Read More»
Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta Jobs With Justice, fast food, fast food strikes, low wage, low wages, National Federation of Independent Businesses, retaliation, strikes