Rollback America: Wal-Mart Undermines Workers' Rights: Walmart in Ontario...

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I have heard so much about the evils of Walmart in the US, so have done some research here in Ontario. The workers I have spoken to have nothing but praise for their employer. They do admit that the wages aren't terrific, but since Ontario's minimum wage has just gone up to $7.15, they are making more than they were at Christmas. However, Walmart in Ontario has profit sharing and so the employees (after a certain time frame) get a check in December that can amount to thousands.

The clerks here tell me that they always get their breaks and lunch hours and are always paid overtime. This is probably because of Ontario's Labor Laws, which are fairly strict about what employers can and cannot do. If there is a complaint, the employer is investigated immediately and are subject for large fines if not following the Labor Laws.

The one thing that I do know about Walmart here, is that they don't have unions. Possibly the US States need stricter Labor Laws. I know in Arkansas, which is the home of Walmart's head office, that employees are treated terribly. It's time that Arkansas, as well as other states, takes a look at their Labor Laws and stops the exploitation of the people who work hard for their living.

-- posted by Red