Understanding Trade, our Local Economy and WALMART
S O U T H E R N * O R E G O N * J O B S * W I T H * J U S T I C E, 02.04.2012 00:56
THE SOUTHERN OREGON WALMART CAMPAIGN
As Walmart celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we will paint the true story of Walmart and how they undermine our values and re-write the rules of our society. We have plenty of fodder here in Southern Oregon! Walmart continues to be prolific with stores in Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Talent, Eagle Point and now being constructed is the monstrous new eyesore, the Walmart superstore going up near the South Medford interchange of Interstate-5.
NEW LOOK — OLD CAMPAIGN
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice is itching to organize and involve area activists in taking a new look at an old campaign. We the 99% are ready to focus on the 1% who have stolen our democracy. There is no better place to start than Walmart. Look at this new website which shows us the Walmart — 1% connection: 
http://www.jwj.org/blog/1-behind-walmart
SOJwJ is looking for a few hard-core-planners who are ready to roll up sleeves and get to work. We will creatively put together a big educational lesson plan for Southern Oregon: "Understanding Trade, our Local Economy and WALMART." Serious inquiries only!
On its 50-year anniversary, it’s time for a real conversation about Walmart in America! We can’t afford to let this moment pass without talking about how the last 50 years have changed life for our communities -- and about the promise of the next 50 for rebuilding America.
THE NATIONAL WALMART CAMPAIGN
Beginning April 2, Making Change at Walmart launches the “Walmart at 50: How Making Change at Walmart Today Can Rebuild America” website, showcasing the stories of Walmart associates, warehouse workers, customers, community and global allies. This multi-faceted, interactive project will highlight people from across America and around the globe sharing 1) how Walmart has impacted their lives and communities; 2) why Walmart must change so the next 50 years will be different and; 3) their commitment to take action this year to make this change happen. Learn more about the national campaign here: http://www.jwj.org/walmart/index.html
THE SOUTHERN OREGON WALMART CAMPAIGN
As Walmart celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we will paint the true story of Walmart and how they undermine our values and re-write the rules of our society. We have plenty of fodder here in Southern Oregon! Walmart continues to be prolific with stores in Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Talent, Eagle Point and now being constructed is the monstrous new eyesore, the Walmart superstore going up near the South Medford interchange of Interstate-5.
An over 7-year-long campaign spearheaded by Medford Citizens For Responsible Development (MCRD) gallantly fought off this new Walmart superstore taking the "responsible development" issue all the way to the Oregon Supreme Court who ultimately ruled in Walmart's favor. For those who worked so hard for so many years it is particularly disheartening to view this new blight as the hammers swing and build a new icon for our economy, one that is sucking the life from our Southern Oregon community.
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice will be engaging in the National Walmart Campaign and we will be Bringing It Local. SOJwJ is looking for a few hard-core-planners who are ready to roll up sleeves and get to work. We will creatively put together a big educational lesson plan for Southern Oregon: "Understanding Trade, our Local Economy and WALMART." Serious inquiries only!
Solidarity,
Wes Brain, Community Organizer
Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice
http://www.sojwj.org
541-482-6988 (h)