Walmart workers have been standing up and fighting for fair wages and working conditions — and they’ve been retaliated against every step of the way.

So now these workers are speaking out once more: They’re on strike, standing up against Walmart’s retaliation against and attempts to silence those who speak out.

And they’re taking their message directly to Walmart’s headquarters for the annual shareholders’ meeting on June 7th to make their voices heard.

Say you’re with them by signing their petition below, and we’ll make sure your voice is heard at Walmart Headquarters when we deliver petitions from allies like you.

Go To: http://action.changewalmart.org/page/s/stand-with-strikers?source=20130528_rfr_em_1

Petition to Walmart:

Walmart CEO Mike Duke:

I’m standing with Walmart workers and calling on you to publicly commit to raise wages and increase access to full time hours so that no workers at Walmart make less than $25,000 per year.

Walmart is among the most profitable companies in the US and is owned by the Walton Family, the richest family in America, yet many workers at Walmart must rely on food stamps and even go hungry because of lack of hours and low wages.

In the last year, Walmart has faced a series of alarming crises that have impacted workers and our communities throughout the world; including a fire at a Bangladesh factory that killed 112 garment workers, where Walmart merchandise is produced; an alleged $24 million bribery scheme in Mexico and high-level cover-up; and a lawsuit alleging wage theft from warehouse workers in California and Illinois.

Walmart can do better. You can start to solve these problems by treating your workers with respect, paying them a living wage, and providing them with the hours they want and the staffing levels you need — and not silencing them when they speak up for their rights.

I urge you to do so.

Sincerely,

PhillyLabor

Go To – http://action.changewalmart.org/page/s/stand-with-strikers?source=20130528_rfr_em_1

This weekend, as you travel down the shore, attend family bar-b-ques and spend time with friends, please do so honoring the memory of generations of countless brave men and women from our United States Armed Forces who gave their hearts, souls and their lives to our country so that we can enjoy the freedoms we experience everyday.

Please also do so with thoughts of the many families who’ve lost loved ones fighting for our country who still grieve privately everyday for their lost heroes.

There is no bigger act of heroism than putting one’s own life in harm’s way and making the ultimate sacrifice for the benefit and honor of one’s country. It is also the ultimate act of “Solidarity” and why the labor movement, many of whose members have proudly served their country, has always supported our Armed Forces and Veterans of Foreign War.

Finally, when your walking down the street and you see a man or woman in uniform, Thank them for their service to our country and let them know that they will always be appreciated!

Have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day!

PhillyLabor.com