In probably the most outrageous move I’ve seen since I started working on this campaign a year and half ago (which says a lot), Wal-Mart just announced to its workers that the long-term associates will never get another raise again, not even a penny.

But, the most disturbing part, is that Wal-Mart coupled this cruel announcement with what would have otherwise been a good thing by slightly raising the starting salary of its employees (and they probably thought they were going to get away with it).

So, if you are a Wal-Mart employee here’s the message you just got: Do not apply here if you want a career, and if you have worked here for awhile, please leave because you cost us too much.

I just hope this story gets reported for what it is, a total national disgrace. There used to be a time when company’s valued their employees and their experience. Now, Wal-Mart wants to cut full-time workers, push out more senior workers and slash its labor costs because the company is suffering from sluggish sales as a result of its declining public image.

What Wal-Mart doesn’t understand is that these kinds of announcements are providing the fuel for our movement! The more severe or cruel Wal-Mart’s decisions become, the faster we grow. And, we will not stop, we will not rest, we will not sleep until Wal-Mart changes into a responsible and moral employer.

That is my promise on behalf of everyone here at WakeUpWalMart.com to Wal-Mart’s employees, our lawmakers and every American who believes in fighting to build a better America.

You can read our press release here.