5 Simple Things You Can Do To Help
Here are some ways you can help:
1.
I'll CIRCLE up. Whenever
possible, I'll shop at locally-owned stores because I know
that three times as much of my money will stay in here in
Austin than if I'd shopped at a national chain. If I must
go big-box (and we all need to sometimes), I'll shop anywhere
but Wal-Mart because I know they lead the industry in harmful
business practices. As a consumer, I know that business won't
act responsibly until I do.
Top Ten Reasons Not To Shop
Wal-Mart.
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options
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choices.
2. I'll
tell City Council I support ABIA's Independent Business Investment
Zones.
Send an email
to City Council supporting the creation of IBIZs.
Visit www.ibuyaustin.com
to find out more
3.
I'll tell City Council we need a big box plan. Austin shoppers still enjoy a healthy range of retail choices. Let's keep it that way! I want city leaders to develop a serious plan to keep our shopping options balanced and our local economy healthy, including a Conditional Use Permit for big box development, increased notice to neighbors, and a plan to keep local businesses strong and viable.
Sign a resolution to the City Council requiring a Conditional Use Permit for big boxes.
Send an email
to City Council supporting creation of a big-box plan.
4. I'll
send a message to Wal-Mart about corporate responsibility.
Wal-Mart is the top Fortune 500 company, the largest private
employer in the US and the largest company on the planet,
taking in over $7 billion dollars in profit each year. Yet
it refuses to pay the majority of its employees a livable
wage, is woefully short on health coverage compared to other
major employers, leads the pack in labor violations and is
a top killer of American manufacturing jobs. As a consumer,
I'll pledge not to shop at Wal-Mart until it makes serious
changes in the way it does business.
Tell
Wal-Mart I won't shop there until it takes the lead
on corporate responsibilty.
5. I'll
tell my friends and family.
Send this site to a friend.
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