Dollar General Staff Walkout in Wisconsin Sparks Debate on Worker Treatment
Employees at a Dollar General store in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, quit en masse over the weekend, citing overwork, underpayment, and disagreement with company policies.
- The entire staff at a Dollar General store in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, quit over the weekend, citing concerns over pay, work hours, and the company's donation policy.
- Former manager Trina Tribolet highlighted understaffing and excessive work hours as key issues, with the company's donation policy being a primary reason for the walkout.
- Employees expressed their frustration through signs on the store's doors and windows, stating they were overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated.
- Dollar General responded by emphasizing its commitment to providing a supportive work environment and its partnership with Feeding America for donations.
- The store was briefly closed for three hours but reopened the next day, with the company either transferring staff from other locations or quickly hiring new employees.