District Council 50 demonstrates against Walmart’s policy of hiring out-of-state contractors!

Walmart store, a common household name and well-known to many Kamaaina for their vast product selection and great prices is employing out-of-state contractors from Pennsylvania to renovate their stores in Hawaii.  District Council 50 members took to the street to demonstrate that this kind of behavior is just not right, especially in these tough economic times!  Initially, members went to the Kunia and Mililani Walmart stores to educate consumers on the travesty and hardship that Walmart is causing our local economy.  Members wanted to take a stand and gain the attention of Walmart’s management.  As stated by Nathaniel Kinney, “A corporation that conducts business in Hawaii has an obligation to employ local people.”  Many of our brothers and sisters are out-of-work throughout the state and are impacted by the lack of jobs.  We all need to unite together to help get people back to work.  Please go out and advise your local Walmart Manager that local jobs need to got to local people!  To get involved in the “Local Jobs for Local People” campaign, please contact your local union Business Representative.