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Wal-Mart worker group splits in two; both sides vow to continue wage fight
Source: Reuters
US | Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:20am EDT
Wal-Mart worker group splits in two; both sides vow to continue wage fight
CHICAGO/LOS ANGELES | BY NATHAN LAYNE AND LISA BAERTLEIN
A Wal-Mart Stores Inc worker group that has been one of the loudest voices pushing the retailer to boost wages and improve conditions has splintered over a disagreement about funding and strategic direction, according to people on both sides of the split.
Both wings are claiming the name OUR Walmart and vow to continue their work, moves that could sow confusion among supporters.
The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which for years has provided important funding and resources to the OUR Walmart worker group, will only financially support the wing that it believes represents the broader set of workers.
"Recently we had a group split from us," said Barbara Getz, who said she is head of the health and safety team for the OUR Walmart grouping that is sticking with UFCW.
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Wal-Mart worker group splits in two; both sides vow to continue wage fight
CHICAGO/LOS ANGELES | BY NATHAN LAYNE AND LISA BAERTLEIN
A Wal-Mart Stores Inc worker group that has been one of the loudest voices pushing the retailer to boost wages and improve conditions has splintered over a disagreement about funding and strategic direction, according to people on both sides of the split.
Both wings are claiming the name OUR Walmart and vow to continue their work, moves that could sow confusion among supporters.
The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which for years has provided important funding and resources to the OUR Walmart worker group, will only financially support the wing that it believes represents the broader set of workers.
"Recently we had a group split from us," said Barbara Getz, who said she is head of the health and safety team for the OUR Walmart grouping that is sticking with UFCW.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/17/us-walmart-union-idUSKCN0RH06O20150917