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Piggly Wiggly, LLC

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United States

Piggly Wiggly is an American supermarket chain operating in the Southern and Midwestern regions. It is an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers and offers a range of grocery and household items through its network of independently owned stores.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Piggly Wiggly, LLC

-32.88

0.02%

Latest Event

Piggly Wiggly PAC Expenditures Raise Concerns Over Political Influence

An analysis of reported PAC expenditures from Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc highlights the company's political contributions efforts during the 2023-2024 cycle. Such spending raises questions about whether these financial engagements could be leveraged to support policies that may bolster authoritarian tendencies, particularly in an era marked by increasing democratic erosion.

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TOADIE

Piggly Wiggly, LLC is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score
Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

  • Piggly Wiggly PAC Expenditures Raise Concerns Over Political Influence Logo
    FEB
    06
    2025

    An analysis of reported PAC expenditures from Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc highlights the company's political contributions efforts during the 2023-2024 cycle. Such spending raises questions about whether these financial engagements could be leveraged to support policies that may bolster authoritarian tendencies, particularly in an era marked by increasing democratic erosion.

  • -40

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 21

    The OpenSecrets report on PAC expenditures associated with Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc underscores the company’s involvement in significant political financing activities. From a left-leaning perspective, such political contributions can be seen as a tool that potentially supports authoritarian agendas by influencing electoral outcomes and policy decisions, thereby undermining democratic accountability.

    Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc PAC Expenditures • OpenSecrets

  • Piggly Wiggly Workers Organize Union for Fair Labor Practices Logo
    JUL
    01
    2024

    A union campaign led by the United Food & Commercial Workers highlights longstanding issues at Piggly Wiggly, including low wages, unpredictable hours, and inadequate worker protections. The movement underscores concerns about the company’s labor relations, signaling a failure to provide a fair and safe working environment.

  • -70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 21

    The union organizing effort at Piggly Wiggly, as promoted by the UFCW, exposes chronic issues within the company’s labor practices. Workers are mobilizing to demand living wages, fair scheduling, and improved working conditions—a clear signal that current labor relations are exploitative and undermine workers’ rights. This not only reflects poor ethical responsibility in business practices but also contributes indirectly to an environment where authoritarian workplace controls can flourish.

    Piggly Wiggly Union - The United Food & Commercial Workers International Union

  • PAC Contributions by Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc in the 2019-2020 Election Cycle Logo
    NOV
    03
    2020

    Data from OpenSecrets indicates that Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc, an affiliate of Piggly Wiggly, has been involved in political fundraising during the 2019-2020 cycle. Such activities raise concerns regarding the company’s role in financing political endeavors that may inadvertently support authoritarian tendencies, as political contributions can be used to influence policy in favor of far‑right or authoritarian interests.

  • -30

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 21

    The OpenSecrets PAC profile for Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc documents significant political fundraising activity in the 2019-2020 election cycle. From an anti‑fascist perspective, such political contributions are concerning because they can support campaigns or candidates whose policies may align with authoritarian ideologies. The lack of transparency about where these funds are directed further exacerbates concerns about corporate complicity in influencing political outcomes that undermine democratic processes.

    PAC Profile: Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc • OpenSecrets

  • Piggly Wiggly Sexual Harassment Settlement Logo
    JUL
    29
    2019

    Piggly Wiggly, LLC settled an EEOC lawsuit for $50,000 after failing to address sexual harassment and retaliation complaints made by two female employees, highlighting concerning labor practices.

  • -40

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 21

    The EEOC lawsuit documented that Piggly Wiggly ignored repeated complaints of sexual harassment and retaliated against employees who reported misconduct. This failure to protect workers and create a safe work environment is indicative of poor labor relations and human rights practices, aligning with oppressive and authoritarian workplace behaviors.

    Piggly Wiggly to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Case

  • EEOC Sues Piggly Wiggly for Discriminatory Labor Practices Logo
    FEB
    23
    2012

    Piggly Wiggly owner/operator faced legal action by the EEOC for alleged race and gender discrimination, highlighting serious concerns regarding labor rights and ethical employment practices.

  • -70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 21

    The EEOC lawsuit alleges that the Piggly Wiggly owner/operator engaged in race and gender discrimination by refusing to hire African-Americans and males, thereby violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This behavior underscores a disregard for labor rights and contributes to systemic inequality, reflecting negatively on the company’s ethical responsibilities.

    Piggly Wiggly Owner/Operator Sued by EEOC for Race and Gender Discrimination

Industries

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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
445110
Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
445120
Convenience Stores