This marks the third year that Walmart employees and their supporters will demonstrate against the world’s largest retailer. In 2012, protests were held at about 1,200 stores in 46 states and approximately 30,000 people participated. Last year, protests occurred at some 1,500 stores and involved “tens of thousands” of participants.
About 400 of the 2012 protesters were Walmart employees, according to OUR Walmart. The company estimated that fewer than 50 employees took part in the 2012 protests and fewer than 20 took part last year.
OUR Walmart expects Black Friday protests to include a broad group of people, including tens of thousands of teachers, voters, members of the clergy, elected officials, civil rights leaders and women’s rights activists, as well as Walmart employees.
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