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  • Wal-Mart Strikes Back

    02/15/2005 10:19:32 PM PST · by quidnunc · 102 replies · 3,582+ views
    The American Spectator ^ | February 16, 2005 | Philip Klein
    Last week, Wal-Mart's Canadian division said it would close its first unionized store in North America, making Quebec the latest battleground in the retailer's struggle against unions. Wal-Mart's decision triggered vicious rebukes from leftist Canadian politicians. David Christopherson, a Canadian Member of Parliament, even called Wal-Mart's decision to close the store "economic terrorism." It is difficult to understand how workers are exercising their free choice by banding together to negotiate with their employer, but Wal-Mart is the corporate equivalent of Bin Laden because it is choosing not to stay in business under the union's terms. Putting that aside, there is...