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Walmart 'violated labour law'
Walmart illegally fired, disciplined or threatened more than 60 employees, says US Labour Board

Officials filed a complaint against retail giant Walmart on Wednesday alleging that the company violated the rights of US workers who took part in protests and strikes.

The National Labour Relations Board said Walmart illegally fired, disciplined or threatened more than 60 employees in 14 states for participating in legally protected activities to complain about wages and working conditions.

The labour board's general counsel first laid out similar charges in November, but held off on filing a complaint while trying to work out a settlement with Walmart.

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