Walmart Watch
Wal-Mart Watch, formed in the spring of 2005, is a joint project of The Center for Community and Corporate Ethics, a non-profit organization studying the impact of large corporations on society and its advocacy arm, Five Stones. Initial national partners include Sojourners, American Independent Business Association, National Council of Women’s Organizations, Sierra Club, Interfaith Worker Justice, Campus Progress, Teamsters, United Food and Commercial Workers, Sprawl-Busters. Initial local partners include Neighborhood Retail Alliance, Arizona Chain Reaction, LAANE, Kentucky Fairness Campaign, Florida National Organization of Women, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters and Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice.[1]
Mission
According to one of its fliers, "Wal-Mart Watch is committed to uncovering the true impacts of Wal-Mart’s business practices on our economy, environment and culture. We aim to make Wal-Mart a more responsible company by informing, motivating and supporting the work of consumers, workers, community activists and elected officials who, together, will demand reform in their hometowns."]].[2]
Projects
During the period of November 13-19, 2005, Wal-Mart Watch sponsored "Higher Expectations Week" to highlight its campaign to reform Wal-Mart. It reported over 300 supporting organizations.
References
- ^ "About Wal-Mart Watch: Who we are and how you can help reform Wal-Mart". Wal-Mart Watch Organizational Website. Retrieved 28 February.
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