Keep Wal-Mart Out of Oakland

Wal-Mart is in the midst of a major push into California. The labor practices of the world's largest retailer are increasingly being criticized. Wal-Mart faces an array of lawsuits and charges for sex discrimination, intimidation and retaliation of union members, abuse of undocumented workers, and other violations. In addition, a study by the University of California has documented that the Wal-Mart business model involves dramatic costs for states and counties. Wal-Mart employees are forced to rely heavily on public benefits to meet basic needs, needs not met by their poverty-level wages.

Go to <http://www.local-impact.org> and send a free fax to Mayor Brown and demand that he keep Wal-Mart out of Oakland.