When you watch this video, Tristean Weaver's story—the money and control over her schedule she doesn't have, the disrespect she feels—is striking. But pay attention, too, to her courage. As a Walmart worker left broke by her $8.60 an hour pay, it takes enormous courage to risk having your hours cut or being fired—and that is exactly what a worker who strikes and who delivers a petition to her manager risks. Weaver's voice may shake, but she's speaking up.
(If you're wondering about all the helmets and boas, the video was filmed right before Halloween.)