The race to the bottom is in full swing with the low price goliath everyone knows as Walmart. At first glance, Walmart seems like a stellar place to shop, they heavily promote low prices, saving money, and living better. In the eyes of the consumer, this is a utopia for many. However, behind the scenes Walmart is a money hungry corporation that cheats the system, making it a living nightmare for its employees. Many people, including myself, have been so intrigued by the low prices, that I’ve been unaware of what goes on behind the curtains. Which is what makes this topic interesting to me. Fred Goldstein author of the article Why Bosses Need Wal-Mart states that, “By 2005 the company faced forty-four different lawsuits across the country...”
