A Group of Walmart Employees in Raleigh, NC Staged a 5-Minute

question 76

Multiple Choice

A group of Walmart employees in Raleigh, NC staged a 5-minute flash mob protest over low wages and working conditions at their store. At the end of the demonstration, they handed the manager a signed petition. Which of the following is True?

• A) The employer can fire the workers.
• B) The employees actions are illegal because they do not have formal union representation.
• C) The employees' actions are legal because they are acting together to influence their working conditions.
• D) The employer can only fire the workers if they don't formally join or create a union.

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