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Wal-Mart files legal complaint against growing protests ahead of Black Friday
Fox News ^ | November 20, 2012 | Fox News

Posted on 11/20/2012 6:41:05 AM PST by sheikdetailfeather

Wal-Mart is taking legal action against its organized labor opponents, filing an unfair labor practice charge over widespread protests at its stores across the country — as well as rallies planned for Black Friday, considered the biggest shopping day of the year.

The company filed a complaint on Friday against the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, claiming the labor union — one of the nation's largest — has unlawfully disrupted business by staging protests at Wal-Mart's stores and warehouses around the country over the past six months.

The retail giant, which has roughly 1.3 million U.S. workers, is asking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an injunction against the rallies and pickets — even flash mobs — that have sprung up at stores nationwide, according to the Wall Street Journal.

"We are taking this action now because we cannot allow the UFCW to continue to intentionally seek to create an environment that could directly and adversely impact our customers and associates," Wal-Mart spokesman David Tovar said in a statement obtained by Reuters. "If they do, they will be held accountable."

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To: DeweyShootem
You sound like a Union Organizer,

Screw you pal. If you had a clue I'd bother to debate you but it's obvious you don't.

21 posted on 11/20/2012 7:57:12 AM PST by pgkdan (We are witnessing the modern sack of Rome. The barbarians have taken over.)
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To: Zhang Fei
I don't understand why people single out Wal Mart

I don't get it either.

I buy ammunition at WalMart. Same stuff at better prices than anywhere else.

I buy automobile oil and other fluids at WalMart. Same stuff at better prices than anywhere else.

Virtually everything I buy at Walmart is the same products I would otherwise buy somewhere else, but at better prices.

Am I any better off buying my shooting supplies at Dick's, my auto supplies at Autozone or the rest of the stuff at Kmart, or Target, or wherever?

They're open 24 hours, so I can shop at night when the stores are quieter (and I'm not working). The stores are large and stock a wide variety of products. I just don't see why so many single out WalMart when they're doing exactly what everyone else does, they're just better at doing it.

My favorite part is that every time you shop there, a little union demon loses his pitchfork.
22 posted on 11/20/2012 8:01:59 AM PST by chrisser (Starve the Monkeys!)
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To: pgkdan

So you must be a Liberal, out of ideas so the name calling begins.


23 posted on 11/20/2012 8:02:31 AM PST by DeweyShootem
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To: DeweyShootem
So you must be a Liberal, out of ideas so the name calling begins.

Not only clueless but irony impaired too, I see. Stick to arguing with your kids, that's more your speed.

24 posted on 11/20/2012 8:05:50 AM PST by pgkdan (We are witnessing the modern sack of Rome. The barbarians have taken over.)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Am I the only one who thinks that Walmart, and all the other stores, are destroying Thanksgiving? All of these retail workers are taken away from their families to work through the night for Black Friday. FedEx has ads for Christmas delivery now. All their drivers and package handlers are going to have to work on Christmas morning so people can get their late-mailed trinkets.

Sunday shopping was bad enough but this stuff is getting out of hand.


25 posted on 11/20/2012 8:09:15 AM PST by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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To: pgkdan

Suspicions confirmed! Ah Ha!


26 posted on 11/20/2012 8:13:07 AM PST by DeweyShootem
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To: Straight Vermonter

Where I live, the local news showed people already camped out for Black Friday (Thursday). They’ve been there since last Friday. If they nerd a bath or a bite to eat, they have people to hold their place for them. It’s insane.

I haven’t shopped on Black Friday in years. In fact, I don’t go near a retailer (except the supermarket or pharmacy) from now till about January 5. I don’t shop for Christmas anymore. It’s too expensive and it tarnishes the true meaning of the holidays.


27 posted on 11/20/2012 8:21:52 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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To: Straight Vermonter

No, I feel the same way. I am VERY against places opening for shopping on what used to be a time for families only. Yes, I know that some people have to work (in my high school, college and grad school days, I worked nearly every holiday), but shopping for Christmas isn’t a good reason. Now - if I worked at Walmart and it came down to keeping my job, I would work, but ...


28 posted on 11/20/2012 8:21:59 AM PST by Patriotic1 (Dic mihi solum facta, domina - Just the facts, ma'am)
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To: pgkdan

Stores that sell Chinese junk..

Walmart.
K-Mart.
Sears
True Value
Ace
Hobby Lobby
Lowes
Home Depot

And thousands of others. You can run but you can’t hide from Chinese goods.


29 posted on 11/20/2012 8:22:17 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (The parasites now outnumber the producers.)
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To: MrsEmmaPeel

***Walmart has done away with the people greeter. ***

They have been moved farther inside the store, but they are still there.


30 posted on 11/20/2012 8:25:21 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (The parasites now outnumber the producers.)
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To: chrisser

“Am I any better off buying my shooting supplies at Dick’s, my auto supplies at Autozone or the rest of the stuff at Kmart, or Target, or wherever?”

In my case, I buy my auto stuff at Autozone instead of Walmart because Autozone is within walking distance of my house. Of course I know this doesn’t apply to most of us...


31 posted on 11/20/2012 8:27:40 AM PST by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (Democrats are evil. Republicans are stupid.)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

At the Walmart near my house, for some reason the “greeters” are stationed at the exit. Go figure...


32 posted on 11/20/2012 8:29:28 AM PST by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (Democrats are evil. Republicans are stupid.)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar
And thousands of others. You can run but you can’t hide from Chinese goods.

True enough but Wal Mart is nearly 100% a chinese junk shop. They're the ones who really planted the chinese flag here and for a company that represents 2% of the GNP, they're place in the market swamps all the rest that you listed...combined.

If you want to shop at Walmart, be my guest. I'm forced to go there occaisionally, and I hate every second I'm there. (yes forced...I'm 30 years married and have learned to sometimes just do what I'm told) But don't pretend that they're some great bastion of free market conservative values. They're not.

33 posted on 11/20/2012 8:32:05 AM PST by pgkdan (We are witnessing the modern sack of Rome. The barbarians have taken over.)
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To: pgkdan

I just bought a nice gift for my adult daughter at Walmart. Made in USA.


34 posted on 11/20/2012 8:34:01 AM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (The parasites now outnumber the producers.)
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To: ZirconEncrustedTweezers
In my case, I buy my auto stuff at Autozone instead of Walmart because Autozone is within walking distance of my house

I actually have an Advance that's within walking distance (about a 20 minute walk).

Once I was doing the brakes our truck and my wife took the other car. No problem, I'll just walk up to Advance and get new rotors.

I discovered an odd property with brake rotors - they get progressively heavier the further you have to walk with one in each hand. I was sore for days afterwards.
35 posted on 11/20/2012 8:34:26 AM PST by chrisser (Starve the Monkeys!)
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To: Straight Vermonter
Am I the only one who thinks that Walmart, and all the other stores, are destroying Thanksgiving?

They're doing their part but it's nothing compared to the part that the idiot shoppers who show up days in advance and camp oiuyt of the sidewalks. Truth is, too many people care more about getting an extra 5-10% off some piece of electronic crap that nobody really needs than they do about spending time with their families, honoring national traditions and customs and praising God. It's a real shame. I pity the fools who do this and I feel embarrassed by them and for them every year.

36 posted on 11/20/2012 8:37:33 AM PST by pgkdan (We are witnessing the modern sack of Rome. The barbarians have taken over.)
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To: MrsEmmaPeel
“Walmart has done away with the people greeter.”

Too bad. Many of the seniors hired by wal-mart as greeters were courteous and helpful. Manners seem to be disappearing.

37 posted on 11/20/2012 8:42:26 AM PST by Huskrrrr
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To: pgkdan

Wal-Mart can fold, for all I care - after donating to B.O. campaign....
going Galt...
shrugging
DIY
barter


38 posted on 11/20/2012 8:44:13 AM PST by nevermorelenore
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To: pgkdan

There is plenty of blame to go around. I for one will not be a part of an of it.


39 posted on 11/20/2012 8:53:02 AM PST by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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To: pgkdan
Didn't know that. I don't have a Walmart nearby and I don't drive, so my trips to Walmart are few and far between. But I have no animosity toward the company. It has low prices for a reason. I could go to Macys and have someone cater to my every whim, but I have to pay a lot for that service. And sure, Walmart merchandise is made in foreign countries, but thanks to unions, similar merchandise made here can't compete from a cost standpoint.

If I was buying, say, a fancy party dress, yes, I'll buy that at an upscale store. But why should I pay a hundred dollars for some designer jeans at a department store when I can buy a decent pair of no name jeans at Walmart or some place similar? Jeans are jeans. I don't need a designer name emblazoned on my posterior.

Until the government starts telling us where to shop, I'm not boycotting Walmart or anyone else.

40 posted on 11/20/2012 9:03:33 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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