http://wwassociates.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/What-is-the-difference-between-normal-and-advanced-member-1-79045.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:15:44.653 FAQ Good question.When you join any aimoo site you are automatically a normal member.Some sites will promote members from normal member to advanced member. They will give advanced members some priviliges they wont give normal members. So what privilidges does a advanced member get that a normal member d http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/It-wont-let-me-post-1-79035.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:13:01.28 FAQ First make sure you are signed in.The 2nd most common problem is that the post you are trying to comment under, currently has no replies. To be the 1st person one of the easiest steps is to click on the box that says "action" Change it until "quote/reply" comes up in the box, then click on the word http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Where-is-the-chat-room-at-1-79033.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:11:21.187 FAQ Look at the top of your page and you will see:Today    Profile   Member    Search   Who's On   Chat Room     Favorites    Invite    Help Just click on the Chat Room link. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Who-is-neutral-between-union-and-wmt-if-i-have-questions-1-79032.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:10:09.857 FAQ Contact the National Labor Relations board (NLRB) at: 1-866-667-NLRB (1-866-667-6572) http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-see-where-unions-are-dying-off-so-why-would-i-want-to-stand-behind-them-1-79031.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:09:38.95 FAQ I'm sure many of us have noticed that many competitors against walmart (especially mom/pop stores) die off each day, and that is the same with unions. If the entire company of walmart was union, then they would have little to fear and neither would you. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/What-are-some-benefits-I-would-see-with-a-union-that-I-don-t-have-now-1-79027.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:09:01.013 FAQ Right now we do work the largest retailer in the U.S., but many of us have to make sure we stay on the good side of management or others to keep our job. With a union they can't fire you because they don't like you tomorrow. If they try to punish you then you actually have a voice in a couple of way http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-do-my-job-so-I-don-t-need-a-union-do-I-1-79026.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:08:22.687 FAQ Sadly, you are an "at will" employee, so your employer can let you go, becaus your not covered under a contract. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-don-t-need-to-pay-union-dues-someone-to-speak-for-me-do-I-really-1-79025.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:07:50.343 FAQ Sounds good that you can keep your money and not need anyone to stand up for you. Sadly, everyday we see good people that are tossed out on the street for speaking up or for no reason at all, because they are an "at will." So just because you are confident enough to stand up and speak out, doesn't m http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-heard-a-union-will-make-me-go-on-strike-so-why-would-I-want-one-1-79021.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:07:07.093 FAQ The truth is that strikes are rare. If a strike is necessary then YOU must vote on it. That means you decide a strike happens or not http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/WMT-promises-me-a-raise-but-says-it-will-go-away-if-a-union-comes-in-1-79020.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:06:25.25 FAQ In truth if Walmart gives you a raise then you dont' have a fear of losing it once the union comes in. If its just a promise, then we all know promises can be broken. So if you back away from supporting the union, then theres a good chance the raise will never come. Report all of this as it happens http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-want-to-attend-a-union-meeting-but-management-might-come-walk-in-and-see-whose-there-1-79019.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:05:39.093 FAQ They are forbidden from doing so and this would be a NLRB violation. REPORT THIS! http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Are-you-a-spy-for-Wal-Mart-or-do-you-take-money-from-the-union-1-79018.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:04:45.123 FAQ No. Just because I have a Wal-Mart website that lets you speak out against Wal-Mart, doesn't mean I am a spy for them, in fact, I have stated negative things about them also, so that would make little sense. I also don't' take money from the unions to recruit people. I have stated bad thin http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Is-this-site-connected-to-Union-Works-1-79016.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:04:06.607 FAQ This website does not own Union Works, nor does Union Works own this website. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/If-I-decide-I-want-to-contact-the-Union-and-know-who-to-contact-what-happens-next-1-79012.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:03:33.093 FAQ Based upon my personal experience when I contacted my local UFCW, I first called and left a message for them to call me back about getting a union. They did call me back, but we missed calls. The person left their name and number and said they were returning my call. I called them back and we talked http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-want-a-union-in-my-store-but-i-don-t-know-who-i-can-trust-and-ask-1-79007.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:02:43.153 FAQ First, research on the Internet for the different unions and find which one interests you. If you cant find one then contact the UFCW, who will be happy to talk to you about unions. Dont' worry, the UFCW is a union and therefore will not tell your boss or anyone you talked to them.&nb http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/What-of-associates-have-to-sign-union-card-for-an-election-1-79005.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:02:05.843 FAQ The NLRB requires around 30-40% in the U.S. Most unions require much higher though, because they want to ensure you all will win. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/As-a-supervisor-hourly-can-i-participate-in-a-union-drive-1-79004.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:01:16.903 FAQ It depends. Technically, you can participate in the election according to the NLRB, because you don't actually do the firing (green sheets by yourself), and raises (have to have managements okay to enter it in, actually), promotions (you can suggest, but management is the deciding factor). Since an http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Won-t-Wal-Mart-shut-down-this-site-I-heard-they-shut-down-Walmartsucks-com-years-ago-1-79003.html liesreality 2008-11-21 10:00:33.903 FAQ Answer: according to the UFCW, that is a myth. Wal-mart did sue Walmartsucks.com in the past. However, the UFCW legal dept. stepped in and took action on behalf of the workers and the owner that site, and had the courts on the associates side, but the owner of that website decided that he didn' http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Disclaimer-Information-1-79001.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:59:41.797 FAQ *Thequestions in our FAQ were either answered by us or by attorneys. All the legal questions that different attorneys have answered were assumed to be correct at the time, but keep in mind that laws do change. No manager/site creator of WWAssociates can be held liable for any incorrect information.* http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/WMT-has-confidential-on-the-bottom-of-all-thier-policies-does-that-mean-i-cant-talk-about-them-1-78999.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:58:04.483 FAQ It depends. If it deals with sales figures then you might be forbidden. Just because they tell you its confidential doesn't make it so. For example if they are doing something that causes a safety issue, then you are protected. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-Wal-Mart-monitor-my-phone-calls-and-e-mails-1-78998.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:57:21.5 FAQ Normally yes. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-Wal-Mart-monitor-us-in-the-breakroom-1-78995.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:56:45.233 FAQ Normally, as long as you are made aware of it, then they can. If this happens during a union drive then make sure you report it. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/What-is-an-at-will-employee-An-employee-is-employed-at-the-will-of-the-employer-for-as-little-or-a-1-78992.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:56:06.967 FAQ An employee is employed at the will of the employer for as little or as long as the private employer wishes, and in whatever lawful capacity the employer requires. The employee may choose to work at the employee's will for the length of time he or she desires. An employer need not provide any reason http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Is-my-bumper-sticker-covered-under-freedom-of-speech-while-on-company-property-1-78990.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:55:33.637 FAQ Its not a freedom of speech issue. As a Wal-Mart associate you are an "at will" employee, so you can be let go at any time. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-WMT-make-you-come-in-on-your-day-off-and-make-you-cut-that-time-off-later-to-avoid-overtime-1-78988.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:54:40.873 FAQ  No, this is illegal. You should contact your local Department of Labor office and briefly explain what is happening, and let your next level of management know. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Does-a-company-have-to-sale-you-an-item-for-the-price-it-rings-up-even-if-mismarked-1-78986.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:53:39.793 FAQ The store can be fined if it happens often, but no, the store is not required to do so. The customer must be given the option to return the item to the shelf if they want. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Does-a-employer-have-to-pay-you-for-at-least-4-hours-if-they-send-you-home-before-4-hours-1-78982.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:52:14.513 FAQ Some local laws do exist (depends on the area). Generally, they are required to pay you from the time it takes to arrive there and back. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-a-manager-require-you-to-work-past-your-scheduled-hours-1-78980.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:51:32.967 FAQ  From time to time yes, but this CANNOT BE DONE EXCESSIVELY! http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Since-weingarten-rights-were-taken-away-is-there-anything-we-can-do-1-78979.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:50:48.887 FAQ Yes, it's recommended that they go to their manager as a group, with the same problem when possible, under "concerted activity", that way you have not only witnesses to what was said, but perhaps a legal case later on. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-an-employer-require-you-to-wear-a-backbelt-and-fire-write-you-up-for-not-doing-so-1-78977.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:49:07.53 FAQ  I was told that the company had better be able to show a strong and reasonable safety reason to do so. Attorneys do suggest you call Dol to make sure of this in your area. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Is-it-legal-for-a-company-to-require-workers-to-stay-in-on-their-non-paid-lunch-hour-1-78976.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:48:20.983 FAQ I was told that as a general rule they (company/manager) would have to prove a strong security risk or other reason to do so. This may vary by area, so it's best to call Dol (Dept. of Labor) on this to see what rules apply in your area. If Dol tells you that there is a law o http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-ve-always-received-satisfactory-evals-can-my-boss-fire-me-with-no-reason-given-1-78974.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:47:45.56 FAQ Sadly yes, the laws protect the employer not the employee. However, an elderly employee may be able to claim age discrimination. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-an-employer-Wal-Mart-mandate-a-drug-test-1-78973.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:46:56.14 FAQ Lawyers: Yes, but they cannot deny you benefits on that alone. Drug tests are unreliable and often show false positives. Contact an attorney if you feel it is wrong. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-WMT-legally-refuse-to-give-me-my-last-paycheck-until-i-sign-a-green-sheet-1-78972.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:46:24.123 FAQ Nope, it's a bluff!! The managers are required by Wal-Mart to get you to sign it, but if you refuse, they can't make you. If they try, contact a lawyer or your states Wage dept., because they can't hold your money over your head. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Who-can-I-contact-to-find-out-specific-labor-laws-1-78971.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:45:36.297 FAQ You might try the Dept. of Labor at: 1-866-4-USA-DOL. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Whats-the-phone-number-to-the-Wal-Mart-radio-station-1-78968.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:45:02.483 FAQ 1-888-dry-mops http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Whats-the-back-up-site-for-1-78967.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:44:18.687 FAQ Please join WWAssociates Back Up Site incase aimoo ever terminates its free group sevice, or freezes up so that we can stay in touch. Its free to do so. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-can-t-find-a-Wal-Mart-contact-name-at-work-where-else-might-I-try-1-78966.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:43:43.06 FAQ You didn’t get a Bonus????Lee Scott got 22 Million???Voice your complaints and concerns to:President & CEO of Walmart Stores/Supercenters USA: Eduardo Castro-WrightEmail Address: Euardo.Castro@wal-mart.comPhone: 1-479-277-2430 Executive VP Walmart Store Operations:Pat CurranEmail Address: Pat.Cu http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-have-a-benefits-question-what-do-I-do-1-78965.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:42:58.67 FAQ Ask your personnel mgr., ask us on the site here (well try our best), or visit Wal-Mart Benefits Online website. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Where-is-everyon-on-this-site-from-1-78962.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:42:09.093 FAQ  Click Here to See Where WWAssociates Are, and add yourself while your there. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Can-I-get-on-the-wire-at-home-1-78961.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:41:16.403 FAQ No http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/How-can-I-order-Walmart-dress-clothes-1-78959.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:40:42.39 FAQ Have youer personnel mgr. help you order them at work on the wire, personnel can give you a order sheet to order them by sending a form in the mail/fax (if available), or online at New Official Walmart Clothing Website You might be able to have a order form sent to of you some pins you can orde http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/I-want-to-be-a-manager-help-out-on-the-site-who-should-I-contact-1-78956.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:39:08.593 FAQ First, we thank you for wanting to help out on the site! We will consider all requests, but keep in mind that we cannot update everyone's status to managers. However, you can still help out by policing the site and promoting it. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/What-reason-can-you-give-me-to-post-knowing-my-manager-might-fire-me-for-speaking-out-1-78952.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:37:22.39 FAQ We sure can! It is against the Federal law under "concerted activity," for your manager/supervisor to treat you different/fire/discriminate against you, because you came to the site to post honestly about what is going on in your store, even when it is not all good. If you feel W http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Does-this-site-offer-freedom-of-speech-1-78950.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:36:10.467 FAQ Yes, and no. For the most part we want to think of  WWA as an open minded site that allows both sides to come here and speak their mind without fear of retalliation. In rare cases you cannot speak your mind  where it is illegal to do so, such as threatening to kill someone, etc. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/What-to-do-if-a-member-manager-is-attacking-me-on-or-off-the-site-1-78941.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:30:34.483 FAQ If a member of WWAssociates  is doing anything improper please let one of the admins/moderators know, and we will look into it immediately. If it involves e-mails, then please forward e-mails that you have to help in the investigation process. http://wwassociates.aimoo.com/category/Wasn-t-WWAssociates-on-msn-1-78938.html liesreality 2008-11-21 09:29:00.577 FAQ Yes, we used to be on msn but unfortunately msn decided to eliminate thier group service, and we and had no choice, but to move. So here we are. Suggestions to continue to improve are always welcome.