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ORIGINAL: tazzygirl

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ORIGINAL: tj444

Well, if you work for someone else, you are under their thumb. I found that out when I was 20, I was harassed by a supervisor, and figured out that when you put your livelihood in someone elses hands, you lose control of your life from 9 to 5. I decided that I couldnt be a wage slave and that I could only work for myself. I know most people dont have what it takes to do that but they are the ones that decide to take a job or leave it and find a better job, and even a new city with better job prospects. Life isnt always equal and fair but there is always someone out there that has it worse than you.

Unemployment at 15% and you want them to "get" another job.

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If they are that unhappy with the one they have then that is their choice. Maybe they would find that the job at Walmart isnt as bad as they thought.

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ORIGINAL: tazzygirl

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The point is that you are responsible for your own life, if you dont like something then change it.

And part of that change is making walmart follow labor laws. Or did that miss your understanding?

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Walmart expoits people and other companies (in the US and in other countries), that is how they get those "everyday low prices" that so many consumers love so much. That should be no surprise to anyone.

"Be the change you want to see in the world"

I like that philosophy. Instead of saying "Fuck it" and running, these women are standing up to a company.

But, in your world, that doesnt count as effecting a change.

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But for some people, they would not think they were exploited by Walmart to have those jobs that others dont want. I know a guy that was unemployed for a long time that got a job at Walmart and he is happy with it, he is at the bottom, he pushes carts back to the store and does door greater/security, cashier, etc. He likely will not be making it up to management ever. He is just happy to have that job, and not complaining about being exploited.

A GUY????

Your comparison to a class of women being discriminated is to bring in an example of a MAN who is happy?

Please tell me you arent that lacking in intelligence.

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic

Tj44 the fact that he is being exploited doesnt matter to you at all?
didnt think it would

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ORIGINAL: tj444

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic

Tj44 the fact that he is being exploited doesnt matter to you at all?
didnt think it would

exactly how is he being exploited?

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Why should it matter if it is a man or a woman? He is at the bottom his sex plays no part in the fact that he is at the bottom.

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If Walmart isnt following labor laws then those women have recourse, even tho a class action lawsuit has not been allowed. As someone else said, individual lawsuits would cost Walmart a lot more in the end. And maybe that is what they need.

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It is up to these women if they feel it is worth fighting Walmart or "running", as you put it. I dont see it as running, i see it as keeping your sanity and making a change to be happier in the end.

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Please don't stab women.

Thank you.

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ORIGINAL: LillyBoPeep

when i worked for walmart, i saw a lot of similar stuff. i'm in no hurry to work for them again.
we had one elderly woman who was a door greeter, and she'd be at the door for hours without a break. a manager would wander by and say "oh i'm going to find someone to fill in for you while you take a break" and just wouldn't come back.
it got the point where the rest of us would just go up and ask if she'd had a break yet, and fill in for her ourselves.

walmart has LOADS of issues when it comes to its employees.
individual lawsuits would be a great idea in this case.

but seriously, tell me how an elderly woman in her 70s-80s is supposed to just "find another job" because the one she has treats her unfairly? they also kept many elderly people from working full-time hours,which cost them their health benefits, even though these people relied on their health benefits to afford their medications. but in case you've been living under a rock, hiring for the elderly is pretty much impossible. people see them as a liability, and walmart sees them as people who will put up with a lot of shit because they have no other choice.

if you're okay with excuse that as "well you have a choice," then that's fine. but it makes no sense to me and i find it absolutely irresponsible.

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ORIGINAL: SternSkipper

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Please don't stab women.

Thank you.

Hahahaha ... when I first saw this in the list on the basis of the topic alone, I thought for a second "Hmmm... does this mean Tazzy's gonna give bi another shot?"

Okay, so I'm a little ashamed.

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ORIGINAL: slvemike4u

I agree MM,if FDR couldn't get away with it Obama hasn't a prayer....hence the absolute imperative for a second term.....and than another Democrat.I believe in the pendulum of American politics....I deplore things going to far left or too far right....and as it stands things are just too far right at the moment.
I don't,off the top of my head know what the possibilities of impending retirements are....but the court needs a little left push...just to reach center.

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The justices all agreed by a 5-4 vote?
How does that work...
That part I didnt get, it was part of the article.

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LOL.... you should be.. but not too much.

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ORIGINAL: Hippiekinkster

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ORIGINAL: juliaoceania

Maybe the key is for women to quit working there as much as possible...

If you have no court which will give you justice, seek it elsewhere

Maybe we could also link women's rights groups to a boycott of the retailer too?

Maybe the key is for women to quit working...

For a day, a week, however long it takes for justice.

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ORIGINAL: SternSkipper

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LOL.... you should be.. but not too much.

Since you won't substantiate that's your real rack in your profile, I can only be 'a little ashamed' Given the circumstances, it's the best I can do

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ORIGINAL: tazzygirl

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Why should it matter if it is a man or a woman? He is at the bottom his sex plays no part in the fact that he is at the bottom.

Do you see a suit from men? Men are paid more... that is the basis for the complaint from the women. Men are given more chances of advancement. They are paid less than men. Why on earth would a man complain about that?

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If Walmart isnt following labor laws then those women have recourse, even tho a class action lawsuit has not been allowed. As someone else said, individual lawsuits would cost Walmart a lot more in the end. And maybe that is what they need.

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It is up to these women if they feel it is worth fighting Walmart or "running", as you put it. I dont see it as running, i see it as keeping your sanity and making a change to be happier in the end.

Some people run having a "its all about me" attitude. Some people stay and fight. The cotton mills in the south were one of these "fight" instances.

According to the plaintiffs, though 72% of Wal-Mart's hourly sales employees are women, women represent only 33% of the company's managers. The suit contends that 56% of managers at the chain's largest competitors are women.

This is their fight. Argue it.

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I was never asked. Ah well.