Wake-Up Wal-Mart supporters, in conjunction with the Connecticut Working Families Party and the Community Alliance for Justice at Wal-mart, will rally today (Wednesday, February 1) in Hartford in support of a former Wal-Mart worker who was fired for being pregnant.

Here is her story:

Octavia Goolsby is a single mother who began working at Wal-Mart in December 2004 in the pharmacy department. She was enrolled in the company's training program to earn a pharmacy technician's license. In October 2005, Octavia requested a medical leave of absence due to complications with her pregnancy. She provided Wal-Mart with all of the necessary documentation, including a note from her doctor, and she believed she was granted medical leave for four weeks. Shortly before her return date, Octavia was informed by the store manager that she had been replaced because she was "voluntarily terminated." Wal-Mart has even refused to issue her pharmacy technician's license, despite the fact that she had completed all training and requirements for the license.

Octavia is not the only Wal-Mart associate in Connecticut fighting for justice at Wal-Mart. Click here to read more about other Wal-Mart workers fighting for their rights in Connecticut.

If you live in Connecticut and would like more information about the rally, please email field@wakeupwalmart.com.