Dear Rebecca,

Low wages and unionbusting have been par for the course at Walmart.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Walmart has a new CEO, Mike Duke, who has a chance to take Walmart on a better path.

Tell Mike Duke to do the right thing for workers and bring respect to Walmart.

As Walmart's new CEO, Mike Duke has the power to stop intimidating and firing workers who want a union, to provide fair wages and better working conditions, and to stop fighting against the Employee Free Choice Act – a bill that would level the playing field for workers who want to form a union and improve their lives.

At his first annual meeting as CEO, Duke reiterated the company’s stated commitment to "... helping our customers to save money and live better."

But don’t both customers AND workers deserve to "live better?"

Take Eugene Hart, a 33-year-old Walmart associate whose work helps support the company’s bottom line. "I can’t eat, I can’t pay my bills, I can’t do the things I want to do," he said. "The insurance is garbage. Before they kick in, you’ve got to pay a $350 deductible."

Walmart posted a record $400 billion in sales last year, and over $13 billion in earnings. The company can afford to do better for workers.

Tell Mike Duke it’s time to start a new legacy at Walmart – one that ensures workers like Eugene have fair wages and a voice at work.

Thanks for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Liz, Manny, Elizabeth B. and the American Rights at Work team

P.S. For a quick rundown on Walmart's anti-union record, watch this video and pass it on to your friends! 

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