Local Groups Stage Walmart Protest

Rick Howlett — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:41:48 +0000

A group of demonstrators led by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union gathered at a south Louisville Walmart today to protest the retail giant’s labor practices.

It was among dozens of Black Friday demonstrations at Walmart stores across the country.

The protesters want Walmart to improve workers’ wages and benefits; they also allege the company has been intimidating employees to prevent them from organizing.

"I hope Walmart will take a look at what’s going on, because as days and days go by, it’s getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and do the responsible thing

Black Friday Protest Planned for Louisville Area Walmart

Joseph Lord — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:06:43 +0000

Angry over what they say are unfair labor practices, protesters are planning to demonstrate at a Louisville area Walmart on Friday -- traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.

But organizers won't announce which Walmart will be the site of the demonstration until Friday morning, said Harold Embry, organizing director for the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 227, based in Louisville.

As many as 50 people are expected to participate, Embry said.