Bene’t Holmes

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Bene’t Holmes

Bene’t Holmes
Bene’t Holmes is a single mom who works for Walmart in Chicago, Illinois. She bravely went out on strike and traveled across the country to Arkansas to attend Walmart’s shareholders’ meeting. She originally got involved with the Organization United for Respect at Walmart after she experienced problems with Walmart’s pregnancy policy. Bene’t requested light duty work while pregnant. She was denied small accommodations and later that day she experienced a miscarriage in the store. She is now a vocal member of OUR Walmart and Respect the Bump, as she continues to stand up for just work policies for expectant mothers and all Walmart workers.


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