It's time for us to send Wal-Mart back to school, too.
For years, Wal-Mart has earned failing grades for its treatment of American workers, children, and taxpayers.
Wal-Mart earns an "F" for paying poverty-level wages. Wal-Mart earns an "F" for breaking child labor laws, again and again, right here in America. And Wal-Mart earns an "F" for pushing its health care costs onto taxpayers.
Please write a letter to the editor to tell your community about Wal-Mart's failing grades:
Write your local newspaper today
Our taxes are higher because Wal-Mart fails to provide company health care to more than half of its workers. In 2005, taxpayers like you and me were forced to pay an estimated $1.37 billion to cover Wal-Mart workers' health care. We're paying more every day, and our tax bill may grow to $9.1 billion over the next four years.
Every tax dollar that goes to Wal-Mart is a tax dollar that could otherwise go to our schools. It is money that could be used to buy textbooks, repair buildings, and help children learn.
Shouldn't our tax dollars go to schools, not Wal-Mart?
Please write a letter to the editor and help send Wal-Mart back to school:
Write your local newspaper today
Wal-Mart's failing report card is a disgrace. Wal-Mart's corporate irresponsibility is wrong, it is un-American, and it must stop. With over $12 billion in profits last year, Wal-Mart can afford to do the right thing.
With over 381,000 WakeUpWalMart.com supporters in all 50 states, we have the power to change Wal-Mart and change America for the better.
But changing America begins with you.
This school year, let's make sure Wal-Mart learns its lessons!
