STATEMENT BY ANDY STERN ON UFCW AND SEIU'S UNITY OF PURPOSE

STATEMENT BY ANDY STERN ON UFCW AND SEIU'S UNITY OF PURPOSE
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Let me clarify my support and respect for the UFCW and WakeUpWal-Mart.com. For years, the UFCW exposed the Wal-Mart threat to workers and American values. It was the UFCW that demonstrated just how significant and negative an impact Wal-Mart has on workers' lives and our communities. The UFCW and WakeUpWal-Mart.com lead the campaign to change Wal-Mart.

UFCW President Joe Hansen sought to broaden the program to include all worker organizations, civil rights and women's groups, religious, community and environmental organizations.

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