Workers who choose Teamsters representation
gain the power of the strongest, most recognized union in the United States:
The Teamsters represent nearly 200,000 warehouse workers, drivers and club
store employees throughout the country. Those workers have gained the right to
union representation in their workplaces and the ability to negotiate
collective bargaining agreements with their employers that protect their
wages, benefits, working conditions and job security.
Wal-Mart workers deserve the same
representation: As the world’s most modern and efficient distribution and
retail system, Wal-Mart should be held to the highest labor standards for
treatment of its employees. Based on Wal-Mart’s profitability, the company
should be expected to set the gold standard in terms of wages and benefits.
At present, that’s not the case.
Here’s why: Even though Federal Labor Law provides absolute protection to
workers who exercise their right to organize a union, Wal-Mart has viciously
fought union organizing efforts, especially those that took place on a shop by
shop, workplace by workplace basis.
That’s why it’s critical for Wal-Mart workers from coast to coast to
organize into a strong union – winning union representation rights at numerous
Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada. That’s how
Wal-Mart employees will gain the leverage to negotiate with the company for a
national contract that provides security for themselves and their families.
Wal-Mart has used its profits to fund phenomenal growth for several years.
It’s now time for Wal-Mart workers to gain a fair share of the profits they
help produce.
Join us as we begin the process of building a stronger, fairer, safer
workplace by organizing Wal-Mart.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The Teamsters Union has established rigorous
standards of confidentiality to protect all Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club employees
throughout this organizing campaign. Information obtained through this site
and other organizing communications will be used solely for the successful
organizing effort.