From AFL-CIO President Richard Trunka

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For Immediate Release from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on
Walmart’s Raise Announcement
February 19, 2015
Today’s announcement by Walmart that it will raise wages for some associates
is a victory for all the brave workers and activists who are standing up to the
country’s largest employer and demanding more. It is powerful proof that
collective action is the strongest strategy available to make life better for
working families.
For years Walmart has kicked and screamed that raising wages was not a feasible
business model. Workers everywhere are glad to see Walmart change their
view. With one short announcement, Walmart has shown that raising wages is
both possible and attainable, and only the start of a long term effort to create
family sustaining jobs.

While this news is a major victory, it also shines a light on the broader
problems in our economy, and the lengths we must go to ensure that all workers
prosper from the wealth we create.

Link to the post:
uawlap.org/uaw/for-immediate-release-from-afl-cio-president-richard-trumka.php