Tag: Walmart

The Department of Agriculture announced Monday a Walmart meat supplier has recalled nearly 90,000 pounds of Huisken Meat Company beef. (AP File Photo/April L. Brown)

Walmart supplier recalls 90,000 pounds of beef

Anna Giaritelli · January 5, 2016 2:38 am

The plan is a boon for unions, which have long sought to organize Walmart's workers. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Unions request another minimum wage exemption

Preston Cooper · December 4, 2015 5:01 am

Killing the Golden Goose

Andrew Wilson · November 30, 2015 5:00 am

Black Friday protests against world's largest retailer fizzle.

Workers scarce at Walmart protests

Sean Higgins · November 27, 2015 10:10 pm

OUR Walmart's annual protests haven't succeeded in reversing the decline in union membership. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Bad advertising: OUR Walmart’s Black Friday protests

Glenn Spencer · November 26, 2015 5:01 am

Anti-Walmart union group plans Black Friday protests

Anti-Walmart union group plans Black Friday protests

Sean Higgins · November 24, 2015 10:45 pm

Walmart and McDonald's write to Congress to ask for more money to fight antibiotic resistance. (AP Photo/Chris Stewart)

Major retailers join CDC to push for superbug funds

Robert King · November 18, 2015 8:52 pm

OUR Walmart -- the "OUR" stands for Organization United for Respect -- has staged protests and other events directed at Walmart for several years.Â (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Walmart foes announce plans to fast against retailer

Sean Higgins · November 12, 2015 9:43 pm

OUR Walmart split into two competing factions due to internal friction over the direction and effectiveness. (AP Photo)

Anti-Walmart group splits in two as unions, activists spar

Sean Higgins · September 17, 2015 9:50 pm

Organization United for Respect at Walmart staged protests at Walmart stores on busy shopping days. (AP file)

The demise of OUR Walmart

Ashley Pratte · September 9, 2015 4:01 am

Rachel Racusen, who joined MSNBC in November as vice president of communications, will be joining the communications team at the White House as an adviser.

Energy and Environment

Coca-Cola, Google, Walmart, others make climate commitments

Zack Colman · July 27, 2015 12:12 pm

Angie and Kami Roe of West Jordan hold hands after leaving the federal courthouse Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Employee sues Walmart over same-sex benefits

Robert King · July 16, 2015 4:01 am