Neighbors Organize To Demand Respect From Walmart

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

A local community coalition is counting on the power of neighbor-to-neighbor communication to counter efforts by retail giant Walmart to open four stores in Washington. Living Wages, Healthy Communities, a coalition of labor, faith, environmental, and community groups, is kicking off a door-to-door canvassing push this weekend in the District. “We’ll be talking to our neighbors about the need for a strong, binding Community Benefits Agreement that addresses the concerns of DC residents, and ensures that Walmart respects our workers and communities,” says organizer Mike Wilson. Click here to sign up to join the canvass this weekend. To stay up to date on the campaign, click here to receive updates and future action alerts. For more information, email mikewilson28@gmail.com  - photo: coalition members proudly carried a banner calling on Walmart to "Respect DC" in the annual MLK Peace Walk in Anacostia on Monday; photo by Kayla Mock, UFCW 400