KEEP WALMART OUT OF LOGAN SQUARE
We, the residents of Logan Square, and the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, enjoy living, shopping and working in one of the most diverse and exciting neighborhoods in Chicago.
Our intention is to present this petition to our city representatives, so they know that their constituents do not want Walmart in Logan Square.
WHY?
- Community Impact - Due to the lack of affordable healthcare for Walmart employees, the significant costs are passed on to the state and communities where it operates. At the same time, Walmart sends much of its revenue dollars out of local communities, thereby killing local business. A Walmart in Logan Square would mean that smaller businesses would be forced to lower wages and standards, destroying our community.
- The Environment -Walmart Supercenters contribute to sprawl and pollution. Walmart has repeatedly violated environmental laws including being under investigation regarding hazardous waste disposal.
- Employee Benefits - Since the benefits are priced so high, Walmart has more employees on public healthcare than any other employer in almost all cases.
- Employee Wages - Walmart workers earn an estimated 12.4 percent less than retail workers as a whole, and 14.5 percent less than workers in large retail in general.
- Employee Workplace Conditions - Walmart creates a global system that keeps workers in poverty, working in dangerous conditions and without representation. For example, there is currently a class-action law suit on behalf of hundreds of thousands of female Walmart employees, charging the company with engaging in a pattern and practice of pay and promotion discrimination.
- Last Year, Walmart said to expect “several dozen stores across the city over the next five years.”
- In Mid-March, it was revealed that there were talks about a Walmart opening in the East Lakeview neighborhood. Recently, some East Lakeview locals are protecting their neighborhood by creating petitions, by publicizing their feelings through social media and by throwing events such as a free film screening of the documentary “Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price.”
- A Few Days Ago, we learned that a Logan Square alderman was approached by Walmart about the opening a Walmart in Logan Square.
Please, tell your elected officials to STOP WALMART from moving into your community, TODAY.
Updates
May 11, 2011
The feedback from our neighbors continues to reflect a deep concern for the unique character of our community. I have been spending my time meeting with local business owners to understand how this development would truly alter the landscape of our streets. We are preparing to present these collective concerns to the zoning committee in the coming weeks.
May 11, 2011
Seeing this momentum gather makes it clear that many of us share the same vision for the future of Logan Square. We are building a collective understanding that the character of our neighborhood matters more than large scale retail expansion. I am encouraged by the depth of concern reflected in the thoughts you have provided here.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2011
6 Comments
Traffic is already a nightmare on Milwaukee. Adding a huge store is just plain stupid.
KEEP IT OUT!!
NO WALMART. ruin everything for the small businesses that have been here for years. go away!
Please dont let them ruin the neighborhood character. Logan Square isnt meant for a giant walmart.
We moved here for the small shops and culture. If we wanted a walmart we would live in the suburbs.
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KEEP WALMART OUT OF LOGAN SQUARE
We, the residents of Logan Square, and the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, enjoy living, shopping and working in one of the most diverse and exciting neighborhoods in Chicago.
Our intention is to present this petition to our city representatives, so they know that their constituents do not want Walmart in Logan Square.
WHY?
- Community Impact - Due to the lack of affordable healthcare for Walmart employees, the significant costs are passed on to the state and communities where it operates. At the same time, Walmart sends much of its revenue dollars out of local communities, thereby killing local business. A Walmart in Logan Square would mean that smaller businesses would be forced to lower wages and standards, destroying our community.
- The Environment -Walmart Supercenters contribute to sprawl and pollution. Walmart has repeatedly violated environmental laws including being under investigation regarding hazardous waste disposal.
- Employee Benefits - Since the benefits are priced so high, Walmart has more employees on public healthcare than any other employer in almost all cases.
- Employee Wages - Walmart workers earn an estimated 12.4 percent less than retail workers as a whole, and 14.5 percent less than workers in large retail in general.
- Employee Workplace Conditions - Walmart creates a global system that keeps workers in poverty, working in dangerous conditions and without representation. For example, there is currently a class-action law suit on behalf of hundreds of thousands of female Walmart employees, charging the company with engaging in a pattern and practice of pay and promotion discrimination.
- Last Year, Walmart said to expect “several dozen stores across the city over the next five years.”
- In Mid-March, it was revealed that there were talks about a Walmart opening in the East Lakeview neighborhood. Recently, some East Lakeview locals are protecting their neighborhood by creating petitions, by publicizing their feelings through social media and by throwing events such as a free film screening of the documentary “Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price.”
- A Few Days Ago, we learned that a Logan Square alderman was approached by Walmart about the opening a Walmart in Logan Square.
Please, tell your elected officials to STOP WALMART from moving into your community, TODAY.
Updates
May 11, 2011
The feedback from our neighbors continues to reflect a deep concern for the unique character of our community. I have been spending my time meeting with local business owners to understand how this development would truly alter the landscape of our streets. We are preparing to present these collective concerns to the zoning committee in the coming weeks.
May 11, 2011
Seeing this momentum gather makes it clear that many of us share the same vision for the future of Logan Square. We are building a collective understanding that the character of our neighborhood matters more than large scale retail expansion. I am encouraged by the depth of concern reflected in the thoughts you have provided here.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2011
6 Comments
Keep Logan Square local. We have enough big box stores already.
Traffic is already a nightmare on Milwaukee. Adding a huge store is just plain stupid.
KEEP IT OUT!!
NO WALMART. ruin everything for the small businesses that have been here for years. go away!
Please dont let them ruin the neighborhood character. Logan Square isnt meant for a giant walmart.
We moved here for the small shops and culture. If we wanted a walmart we would live in the suburbs.
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Keep Logan Square local. We have enough big box stores already.