#Busting

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I’m in the middle of writing the Leon fic y’all voted for!! But until then here’s a Leon Kennedy appreciation post bc he’s sexy😛

Me rn:

[f1nal-d3st1nat1on]

Erin again :) (TW: Slight gore)

2025/13/6 ~ Antomony_sb

She uber silly i just had to draw her again!!

[kxsagi]

a friend asked me what's blue lock even about and showed that one shidou clip busted a nut on the field like idk a bunch of dudes getting turned on by playing soccer???😭

this is a PERFECT FIRST IMPRESSION i fear 😍

[annahxredaxted]

Milo “I just wanna feel you..” Greer

[mattluvr]

tears fell down my legs btw

[polliantics]

Walmart's Union Busting History

Walmart has a long and well-documented history of aggressively resisting unionization efforts. This resistance spans decades and includes a wide array of strategies—some legal, others ethically questionable or outright illegal under U.S. labor law. Below is a comprehensive overview of Walmart’s union-busting history:

🏢 Walmart’s Anti-Union Stance: Origins and Philosophy

Founder’s Vision: Sam Walton, Walmart’s founder, believed unions were unnecessary if a company treated its employees well. Walmart adopted a paternalistic corporate culture with a strong emphasis on maintaining direct relationships between management and workers, bypassing unions entirely.

Anti-Union Manual: Walmart has long maintained an internal anti-union playbook for managers, known as the “Manager’s Toolbox,” which provides scripts and guidance on how to detect and respond to union activity.

📜 Key Moments and Tactics in Walmart’s Union-Busting History

1970s–1980s: Early Union Encounters

Early attempts by unions to organize Walmart stores, especially in the South and Midwest, were met with fierce resistance.

Walmart began developing a reputation for shutting down union efforts quickly and decisively, even before they gained traction.

1990s: Escalation of Sophisticated Tactics

Walmart created a labor relations team at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, to monitor union activity and coordinate responses.

The company deployed a 24-hour hotline for store managers to report any signs of unionization.

Union avoidance specialists were dispatched to stores at the first sign of organizing activity.

2000: Meatcutters Union Victory in Texas

Historic union win: In 2000, 11 meat department workers at a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville, Texas, voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)—the first successful union vote at a U.S. Walmart.

Walmart’s response: The company responded by eliminating meatcutting departments from over 180 stores, switching to prepackaged meat—a move widely seen as retaliatory.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed complaints, but Walmart claimed the change was a business decision.

2004: Walmart Closes Canadian Store After Unionization

In Jonquière, Quebec, Walmart workers successfully unionized with UFCW Canada.

Before bargaining could begin, Walmart shut down the entire store, citing unprofitability.

Canada’s Supreme Court later upheld Walmart’s right to close the store, though the case sparked outrage and drew international attention to the company’s union-busting tactics.

2005–2008: Surveillance and Retaliation Allegations

Reports emerged of Walmart using sophisticated surveillance on employees, including monitoring phone calls, emails, and organizing activity.

Former Walmart workers and union organizers alleged retaliation for union sympathies, including firings, reduced hours, and denied promotions.

Walmart routinely held mandatory “captive audience” meetings where management warned of job losses and store closures if workers unionized—legal under U.S. labor law but widely criticized.

2011–2013: Rise and Suppression of OUR Walmart

OUR Walmart (Organization United for Respect at Walmart): A worker-led group supported by UFCW, advocating for higher wages, better scheduling, and labor rights.

Organized walkouts and “Black Friday” protests across the country.

Walmart retaliated by firing or disciplining dozens of worker-activists. In 2016, the NLRB ruled that Walmart violated labor laws in these cases.

2014–Present: Ongoing Resistance and PR Strategy

Walmart shifted tactics to emphasize corporate social responsibility and internal promotions, while still maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward union activity.

Introduced employee satisfaction apps and programs designed to detect unrest early.

Continues to employ anti-union consultants and attorneys.

⚖️ Legal and Ethical Concerns

NLRB Violations: Walmart has been charged numerous times with violating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), including unlawful surveillance, retaliation, and coercion.

The NLRB has ordered reinstatement and back pay in some cases, but penalties are minimal compared to Walmart’s size and profits.

Walmart denies wrongdoing, asserting that it respects employee rights and prefers a direct relationship with associates.

🌍 International Labor Relations

Outside the U.S., Walmart has also faced unionization battles:

China: Chinese law mandates unions in large companies. Walmart has attempted to control union leadership, leading to criticism and strikes.

Mexico and Latin America: Allegations of bribery and union suppression have surfaced, alongside broader corruption investigations.

📚 Notable Sources and Documentation

Books:

The Walmart Effect by Charles Fishman

How Walmart Is Destroying America (And the World) by Bill Quinn

News Outlets: NYT, Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Guardian, and labor-focused outlets like Labor Notes and In These Times.

NLRB records: Public documentation of labor disputes and legal rulings.

Documentaries: Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005) offers an overview of labor issues.

🧠 Conclusion

Walmart’s union-busting history is marked by a persistent, multifaceted campaign against worker organizing. From closing stores and departments to firing outspoken employees and leveraging legal loopholes, the company has become a case study in corporate resistance to organized labor. Despite public criticism and repeated NLRB violations, its anti-union stance remains largely intact—highlighting the structural weaknesses in U.S. labor law and enforcement.

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[kiurit]

busting (1974) dir. peter hyams

[misterkaplunk]

this edit is so beautiful guys im BUSTING!!!! (not mine, edit by ratsenpa1 on tiktok,, quite literally right der)

[bellybursterhungrythirster]

Do you like to play with apples in the daytime shine?

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[f1nal-d3st1nat1on]

ERIN ULMER!!

6/4/25 ~ Antomony_sb god I love her. Low-key think she made me bisexual, slightly.

[wormchamp72]

I will bust on owo Jeff the killer

As will I. Bust away!

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Elliott Gould in Busting (1974)

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GOOD GOD IDEK WHO ID CHOSE IN THIS SITUATION

House s2 e17, All In, fills me with primal animalistic lust because why do they all look so good

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