Wal-Mart worker Greg Pierce in Ocala, Florida blogged about his experience speaking at the press conference yesterday in Orlando:

I was a little nervous going into the press conference, but as soon as the questions started coming I realized that I was doing the right thing -- not only for myself but for all the Wal-Mart workers who don’t have health care, and for all the single moms who have to pray their kids don’t get sick. There were a lot of cameras and once we got started, I felt good. I felt like we were getting things done.

I told the reporters that Wal-Mart needs to change their health care. That’s the most urgent thing. That would raise workers’ morale so much because they wouldn’t have to worry all day if they’ll get injured or if their children will get sick.

There is a general consensus where I work that if you get hurt or sick, Wal-Mart is not going to take care of you. When employees get sick, they stay home because they can’t afford to get worse. They don’t have health care and can’t afford to go see the doctor. But then they get fired for missing a day. It’s a vicious cycle.

A lot of Wal-Mart workers are afraid to speak out because they fear what could happen – that they could be left out in the cold. But I want other workers to know I felt good about sharing my story publicly. I know the people with WakeUpWalMart.com are really on my side. I know I would be protected if Wal-Mart were to take some sort of action against me for speaking the truth.