Q. The economy is in terrible shape. Isn’t this the wrong time to form a union and drive up costs?
A.The newspapers have been full of headlines for months about how Walmart is doing so well in this recession. Walmart’s Chief Financial Officer Tom Schooewe has said that “tough times are actually good times for Walmart.” [AP 10/24/07]
Even in this economic crisis, Walmart is still making profits of more than $12 billion a year.
But a union is essential for us whether times are good or times are bad. Being able to negotiate a contract ensures that we share in the good times, and have a voice in what needs to be done in bad times.
