Walmart Workers Plan To Protest Thursday (LIVE UPDATES)

LIVE UPDATES: Walmart Workers To Protest Thursday
HIALEAH, FL - DECEMBER 14: Protesters participate in a 'Global Day' of action against Walmart on December 14, 2012 in Hialeah, Florida. The protesters in partnership with the global union federation UNI, the union-affiliated group Making Change at Walmart joined others around the world to among other things call for an end to alleged retaliation against US Walmart worker activists. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
HIALEAH, FL - DECEMBER 14: Protesters participate in a 'Global Day' of action against Walmart on December 14, 2012 in Hialeah, Florida. The protesters in partnership with the global union federation UNI, the union-affiliated group Making Change at Walmart joined others around the world to among other things call for an end to alleged retaliation against US Walmart worker activists. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Some Walmart workers plan to protest across the country Thursday, according to Making Change At Walmart, a coalition of Walmart worker advocates.

Organizers say the protests will be the largest mobilization of workers since last year's Black Friday strikes, which spread to 100 cities on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. This time around, strikers are demanding a full-time starting salary of at least $25,000 and better protections for workers.

“Walmart, we cannot wait any longer for you to do the right thing for American workers," Walmart worker Cindy Murray said in a press release. "Our jobs should not be at risk when we speak out about improvements that would help our families and Walmart customers."

Walmart CEO Michael Duke has previously fought claims that his company is a low-wage employer. "Less than one percent" of Walmart associated make the minimum wage, he said in an interview on CNBC.

Check back throughout the day for live updates on the strikes.

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