Federal Way Walmart workers protest ahead of Black Friday

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http://www.federalwaymirror.com/news/179590821.html


On Thursday morning, dozens of Walmart employees participated in a protest strike outside the Federal Way store on South 314th Street.

Walmart employees from the region walked off their jobs and aired grievances over wages, job safety and health benefits. Walmarts across the nation are expected to see similar protests through Thanksgiving and the Black Friday shopping day.

Carrying signs and green balloons, the workers marched toward a demonstration area in front of the store while chanting "Walmart, Walmart, you're no good, treat your workers like you should."

Several longtime employees of the Federal Way store on South 314th Street voiced their frustrations to the crowd. Aside from poorly resolved conflicts with store management, employee Sara Gilbert said her fellow co-workers face problems such as getting their hours cut and dealing with an overall lack of respect.

[Cal Carpenter]

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