Today in Labor History Mar 29 Sam Walton born priority was to "Buy American," now largest importer

March 29

Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day - 1852


Sam Walton, founder of the huge and bitterly anti-union Wal-Mart empire, born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He once said that his priority was to “Buy American,” but Wal-Mart is now the largest U.S. importer of foreign-made goods—often produced under sweatshop conditions - 1918

And this: March 29, 1918 - Sam Walton, founder of the Wal-Mart empire, was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He opened his first Wal-Mart store in 1962, declaring, "Each Wal-Mart store should reflect the values of its customers and support the vision they hold for their community." He became the richest man in the United States before dying in 1992. Although Walton once proclaimed that his priority was to "Buy American," the company has now become one of the largest importers of foreign goods, often produced under sweatshop conditions. Wal-Mart is notoriously anti-union, even going to the point of shutting down operations to avoid having workers exercise their legal rights. Learn more at www.walmartwatch.org and www.wakeupwalmart.com


“Battle of Wall Street,” police charge strikers lying down in front of stock exchange doors, 43 arrested - 1948

National Maritime Union of America merges with National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association - 1988

Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_3_29_2011

his "buy american" shit was a lie even at the time.

as was all his folksy bs.