OAC Calls on Wal-Mart to Renounce Discrimination against Employees with Obesity

Tampa , FL – On November 2, 2005, the OAC issued a letter to S. Robson Walton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., urging the company to renounce their proposed discriminatory healthcare statements in a recent memo, titled “Reviewing and Revising Wal-Mart’s Benefits Strategy,” which discusses projected changes to employee benefits
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a newly formed independent nonprofit organization designed to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with or affected by obesity, is requesting nominations for its National Board of Directors. The OAC is seeking candidates who have been personally affected by obesity. As such, those who
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to launch its national “Raise Your Voice” membership campaign. Designed to enhance the voice of those personally affected by or who have an interest in obesity, the “Raise Your Voice” campaign seeks to build a nationwide coalition of patients, family members and professionals to
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to debut its new Web site at www.obesityaction.org. The OAC, a newly formed patient-based nonprofit organization, is designed to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with and/or affected by obesity. The OAC Web site offers many user-friendly benefits to patients with obesity,
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a newly formed independent nonprofit organization, is designed to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with or affected by obesity. The mission of the OAC is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. Obesity impacts one in four
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