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Wal-Mart to close unionized Quebec store

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Wal-Mart Canada is closing its store in Jonquiere, Que., the company announced Wednesday – six months after the store became the first Wal-Mart to be unionized in North America.

Wal-Mart said it was unable to reach a tentative agreement with the union that would "permit it to operate the store in an efficient and profitable matter."

There ought to be a law *(see update below). This is retaliation for unionizing pure and simple. Walmart is sending a very clear message to any walmart employee to think twice before forming a union.

This is disgusting and reinforces my resolve NOT to shop at walmart. Their prices aren't that much (if any) better than many other shopping options in Canada and their products are usually crap, not to mention probably made in third world sweatshops. Do we as Canadians REALLY want to support this?

*[UPDATE: Feb 11] Turns out there IS a law.

Labour rules out Wal-Mart boycott

The union representing the 200 Wal-Mart employees to lose their jobs at the Jonquière store said it would file unfair labour practice charges against the retailer.

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Why Walmart is evil


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