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Wal-Mart workers demand better wages

Across the US, employees of the retailer Wal-Mart walk off the job in protest over poor working conditions.
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2012 05:59

Across the United States, employees of the retailer Wal-Mart have walked off the job in protest against poor working conditions.

They are demanding higher wages and better healthcare from the worlds largest retailer.

From Maryland, Kimberly Halkett reports.

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