“The truest labor cause I’ve observed in quite a while…”
ChicagoUnionNews.com
By Bill Droel
Warehouse Workers for Justice is “the truest labor cause I’ve observed in quite awhile,” says Thomas Garlitz of the Diocese of Joliet Social Justice Ministry.
WWJ attempts to improve conditions far behind the scene of abundantly stocked shelves in Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot and similar stores. Although the effort is roundabout and difficult, WWJ is forming groups of warehouse workers to bargain for better treatment, new management policies and legislation.