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Wal-Mart
Resolution No: 24 37th Annual International Convention August 7-11, 2006 Chicago, Illinois
WHEREAS: Wal-Mart is the largest private employer in the world; and
WHEREAS: Wal-Mart exploits working people around the world by putting PROFITS before PEOPLE; and
WHEREAS: Wal-Mart has a proven record of being anti-union; and
WHEREAS: Wal-Mart deprives their employees of adequate health benefits and livable wages; and
WHEREAS: Wal-Mart’s presence in any community is detrimental; and
WHEREAS: Wal-Mart has a very high employee turnover rate.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: AFSCME will continue to support the struggle of the Wal-Mart employees for dignity and respect and to work under livable conditions and to receive fair pay and health benefits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: AFSCME will urge its members to abstain from making any purchases from Wal-Mart. SUBMITTED BY: Gloria Henderson, Delegate AFSCME Local 205, Council 1707 New York, NY
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