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January 2006

We aim to rollback the Wal-Mart model by building a broad movement to restore the dream of a society with good jobs and democratic, sustainable communities.

The conference is not just about Wal-Mart. We focus on them because they’re the trend-setters of corporate irresponsibility, but we think all retailers and their suppliers need to respect workers’ rights and be responsible citizens in communities where they operate.

The conference will develop strategy and provide needed skills to activate concerned citizens, workers, and clergy.

RollbackWalmart

You are invited!
ROLLBACK WAL-MART Conference

Fri evening and all day Sat Jan 27-28, 2006 at University of Missouri-Kansas City

In late January, Wal-Mart will hold its annual Managers’ Convention in Kansas City. While they plan to keep rolling back the American dream, we’ll hold a counter conference.

Highlights

• Keynoter Andy Grossman of Wal-Mart Watch

• Workers from Wal-Mart suppliers from The Philippines (T-shirt maker), Colombia (flower plantation worker) and Nicaragua (jeans maker) — all union

• Phil Mattera from Good Jobs First, the author of the study called Shopping for Subsidies: How Wal-Mart Uses Taxpayer Money to Finance Its Never-ending Growth

• Wal-Mart Corporate Greed Poetry Slam and Open Mike with prizes

• Lots of workshops to develop skills of activism and strategy

The conference aims at people from Missouri and Kansas and surrounding states. All are welcome to share experiences and hone their skills and understanding.

For a brochure, a registration form, and more information, go to RollbackWalmart

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