Washington Business Journal -- "Walmart foes on Thursday released a massive list of demands they expect the world's largest retailer to accept, in a legally binding contract, before locating in the District (it plans to open four D.C. stores by 2013). The stipulations run the gamut from a living wage ($12.50 an hour) to transit benefits ($50 per employee per month) to parking minimums (up to 2.5 free or low-cost spaces per 1,000 square feet of building space)." Other demands include:
- Employ at least 65 percent of its D.C. employees on a full-time basis.
- Not ask job applicants about previous criminal convictions.
- Use project labor agreements to construct its stores.
- Fund all infrastructure improvements made necessary by its stores.
- Provide free shuttle transportation to and from the nearest Metro station to each D.C. store every 10 minutes.
- Commit to traffic alleviation studies.
- Provide up to 2.5 free or low-priced parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of building space.
- Provide secure, accessible bicycle parking, car sharing and bike sharing for workers and shoppers.
- Not sell firearms or ammunition.
- Employ no less than two off-duty D.C. police officers on its premises at all times.
- Abide by a "code of conduct with regard to its employees' freedom to choose a voice on the job without interference."
- Fund workforce training programs for D.C. residents, and use training programs as its primary avenue for hiring D.C. residents.
- Hire at least 40 percent of its employees at each store from the ward in which the store is located.
- Make "ongoing contributions to a fund managed by a council of community stakeholders" that will provide incentives and support to local small businesses.
- Make ongoing payments for community funds controlled by "community advisory councils" for education and faith-based programs.
HT: Colin Grabow
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