This WSJ article by Kris Maher makes sure to label the critics “Union-based” at least three times in the first 4 paragraphs. Hmmm, wonder why?
Union-Backed Critics Plan Steps That May Hurt Retailer's Holiday - WSJ.com Union-backed critics of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are launching an advertising campaign, enlisting prominent Democrats and attacking the company's wages, benefits and employment practices in moves that could disrupt the retailer's holiday sales.The largely grass-roots campaign, titled “Hope for the Holidays,” is being coordinated by WakeUpWalMart.com [blog here], which is funded by the United Food and Commercial Workers union. The campaign will consist of 30-second television spots, print and online ads, and video postings in places such as YouTube, progressive political sites and elsewhere to reach a wider audience, to influence consumers and to mobilize young people.
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The union-backed group hopes to gain momentum by harnessing the altered political climate following recent victories by Democrats who rallied behind worker issues. Sen. Barack Obama and and former vice-presidential candidate John Edwards are scheduled to speak on conference calls tonight with current and former Wal-Mart workers and activists to help announce the six-week campaign.
strange, I've never belonged to any union in my life, yet I'm also interested in forcing Wal-Mart to pay its employees living wages, and health care benefits - mostly so the burden isn't just shifted to the taxpayer.
On a parenthetical note, wonder if Armando is involved in this campaign?
I am trying to find out if wakeupwalmart is placing any :30 TV commercial advertising in Jacksonville, FL I would like to contact them in regard to discussing a TV ad campaign for the Jacksonville market.
Thank you,
Ed