The National Labor Relations Board denied an unfair labor practice charge filed by organizers from the United Food and Commercial Workers seeking access to a Wal-Mart in Arkansas. Wal-Mart was pleased with the decision and accused the organizers of harassing employees and patrons. A bill sponsored by a Republican Senator from Arkansas would allow charities access to retail stores while denying equal access for unions.
See "Labor Board Denies Union Organizers Access to Wal-Mart", Chuck Bartels, The Seattle Times, May 22, 2001