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November 16, 2012

Wal-Mart Bribery Probe Expands as Workers Plan Wave of Black Friday Protests 
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A bribery scandal involving the retail giant Wal-Mart could be widening
from Mexico to multiple other countries, the company reported Thursday.
The New York Times had previously revealed how Wal-Mart paid Mexican
officials millions of dollars in brides to win construction permits in
Mexico. Now, the company says it has uncovered enough evidence to merit
bribery concerns about its business practices in China, India and
Brazil. The news comes as hundreds of Wal-Mart workers walked off the
job this week to protest low wages, poor benefits and alleged
retaliation from management. Workers have promised a wave of strikes and
protests next week culminating in a massive day of action on Black
Friday.

 

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