http://www.consumertesting.org/ en sstewart@ufcw.org Copyright 2010 2010-03-27T20:44:26+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/the_last_couple_of_years_have_been_an_increasing_struggle/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/the_last_couple_of_years_have_been_an_increasing_struggle/#When:20:38:43Z I have worked for Wal-mart for almost 5 years now. I work at store 5260 and at one point in time I could say that with pride. The last couple years have been an increasing struggle just to survive with Wal-mart. Corporate Culture, Discrimination, Scheduling, Wages 2010-03-25T20:38:43+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/age_discrimination_at_walmart/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/age_discrimination_at_walmart/#When:20:27:53Z I have been at Walmart for 6 years this feb. I am a Dept Manager in the fresh area for 4 and 1/2 years. I am a very young 61 year old and can do the job of 3 20 year olds and do. I have always liked my job until recently. My yearly evals have always been exceeds job expectations. Recently Walmart did some pay grade changing which I was interviewed for but never got. Discrimination 2010-03-19T20:27:53+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/walmarts_dirty_little_secrets/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/walmarts_dirty_little_secrets/#When:20:19:40Z I am a zone manager in a Walmart in Laredo Texas and I know every little dirty secret that they hide from the workers and the customers, this is an evil company and I am actively looking for another job. Corporate Culture, Discrimination 2010-03-19T20:19:40+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/mentally_handicapped_worker_discriminated_against_and_forced_to_work_at_nig/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/mentally_handicapped_worker_discriminated_against_and_forced_to_work_at_nig/#When:19:29:00Z I work for a Wal-Mart store in Texas. I was made aware of a situation involving a mildly mentally disabled worker and a new district manager with a reported 'zero tolerance' towards disabled employees. Discrimination 2009-06-02T19:29:00+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/possible_discrimination_case_brewing/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/possible_discrimination_case_brewing/#When:15:13:00Z I worked nine years for this company. On December 14, 2008, (four days after my anniversary), I was taken into the office where I was questioned by two loss prevention associates - one from my store and one from regional. They told me I had been taking items into the breakroom that they were pretty sure I hadn't paid for. Discrimination 2009-05-08T15:13:00+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/management_turnover_leads_to_problems/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/management_turnover_leads_to_problems/#When:15:10:02Z I have a physical disability which limits the time I can be on my feet. When I was hired at Wal-Mart -- through a disability job fair -- I asked for shorter shifts. My assistant manager was a good guy and made that happen. I was in softlines so I was on my feet quite a bit, but I managed. Then they started putting new AMs over us every few months. (I was told our original manager stepped down because he couldn't handle the stress. I believe it.) Discrimination 2009-05-08T15:10:02+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/wal_mart_is_not_a_family_atmosphere/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/wal_mart_is_not_a_family_atmosphere/#When:14:03:00Z I have worked for Sam’s Club for almost 16 years. Up until February 2009, I was very proud to call them my "family." For the past few years, I have felt that they have wanted to get rid of me because of my age, my wages, and my sexual orientation. As I have gotten older, I have had a few health issues that I cannot control and this has caused me to slow down a bit. Nevertheless, I’m still capable of doing my job. Discrimination 2009-04-09T14:03:00+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/support_employee_free_choice/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/support_employee_free_choice/#When:15:19:00Z I want to urge all Wal-Mart associates to contact their congressional representative and tell them to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. You and you alone know how we are treated by Wal-Mart. Corporate Culture, Discrimination, Health Care, Scheduling, Wages 2009-03-17T15:19:00+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/this_is_called_slavery/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/this_is_called_slavery/#When:15:06:00Z I don't know how Wal-Mart executives live their lives knowing that they are importing consumer goods from China, Pakistan and Central America - where slave labor is rampant. I would like to see these people try to work in these factories where the workers are beat, paid 18 cents per hour and work up to 20 hours per day, 7 days a week. This is called slavery. Corporate Culture, Discrimination 2009-03-17T15:06:00+00:00 http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/pregnancy_discrimination/ http://www.consumertesting.org/index.php/speak-out/story/pregnancy_discrimination/#When:14:37:00Z I worked for Wal-Mart for about a year, which honestly was not that bad...at first. While at this store, I found out that I was pregnant and I began to look for a new place to live. At the time, I was living in a one-bedroom apartment and needed more room for the new baby." Discrimination 2009-03-09T14:37:00+00:00