Labor & Economy
Walmart to Warehouse Workers: "Your Health Is Not a Concern."
Jose Tejeda, a member of Warehouse Workers United, talks about the “dark side of Walmart” — working 16-hour days without breaks, and at a fast pace lifting hundreds of heavy boxes every hour. When employees started to unite to improve conditions, they suddenly faced retaliation, shortened work days and less pay.
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The SlickSeptember 29, 2025Is the Sun Setting on Pennsylvania’s Solar Future?
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The SlickOctober 10, 2025It’s Brown And Burns Your Eyes. In Small-Town Texas, Clean Water Is Elusive.
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