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HopeHoops

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17. That isn't the point. The call shows solidarity with the workers who strike.
Thu Nov 22, 2012, 11:48 AM
Nov 2012

It's a small effort on our part but it has an impact if enough of us do it.

How would they answer 'no' if they're not open? taterguy Nov 2012 #1
Some low-paid manager will be there. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #4
Do you want the people working there to lose their jobs? You have others lined up for them? Logical Nov 2012 #2
No, I want them to unionize and gain power. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #5
"WalMart is a plague on the country and it needs to die." cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #26
Keep supporting the system that oppressing you. Revlon10 Nov 2012 #18
What are the best deals there tomorrow? ileus Nov 2012 #3
There ARE no Black Friday deals. EVERY store stocks two of the obsolete products they advertise. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #7
I can save time, the answer is going to be.... Fla_Democrat Nov 2012 #6
Not if they don't have employees. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #9
Oh, I think they will have employees Fla_Democrat Nov 2012 #11
You aren't seriously planning to venture out tomorrow are you? E-GADS! HopeHoops Nov 2012 #13
Yea, got to Fla_Democrat Nov 2012 #20
Shit. I've got all of that stuff and know how to install it. But I'm in PA. That's a problem. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #22
I somehow doubt that harassing a local store employee on their busiest day of the year Lucinda Nov 2012 #8
Oh no, ask for the manager. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #10
If enough of us call and ask for the manager, it WILL get back to corporate. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #14
You do know Thanksgiving is a one day holiday. In fact I don't know any holidays that RB TexLa Nov 2012 #12
We still need to support the low-wage workers. The message up the chain might make a small change. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #16
I don't undersand what asking a store if they are open on a business day is supposed to do to RB TexLa Nov 2012 #21
I trust you know the WalMart workers are striking. The question is directed at management. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #23
I didn't know there was a strike RB TexLa Nov 2012 #25
Yeah, FOX is claiming Soros orchestrated it through MoveOn. That's rather hilarious. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #33
You said in your OP... OneMoreDemocrat Nov 2012 #24
By opening up more small businesses that WalMart actively killed. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #31
You really think they won't be open on Black Friday? B2G Nov 2012 #15
That isn't the point. The call shows solidarity with the workers who strike. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #17
If they're open we should say---"Happy Thanksgiving Walmart doesn't deserve you." vaberella Nov 2012 #19
Don't they have a recorded answering system? tblue Nov 2012 #27
Don't do this, it is a waste of time mrsadm Nov 2012 #28
Walmart Supermarkets Only HockeyMom Nov 2012 #29
i hope to find a walmart where a labor action is taking place and walk with the picketers dembotoz Nov 2012 #30
I would except I have WAAAAY better things to do with my time. zappaman Nov 2012 #32
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