Walmart raises wages, gives bonuses after GOP tax cut

[Anonymous]

Walmart (WMT), the largest private employer in the country, said Thursday it will raise its starting wages for U.S. store workers and offer some employees bonuses following passage of tax cuts in Washington.



The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain plans to raise the starting wage for employees from $9 to $11 per hour and give some employees bonuses of up to $1,000.



"As you know, the President and Congress have approved a lower business tax rate. Given these changes, we have an opportunity to accelerate a few pieces of our investment plan," CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement. "Associates that don't benefit from the new starting wage increase are eligible for the bonus and it will range from $200 to $1,000 depending on your length of service."

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Are you paying attention Justin? See what letting people keep their own money can do?

[Anonymous]

True Dope needs more of our money to give to scam refugees and convicted terrorists.

[Anonymous]

Walmart (WMT), the largest private employer in the country, said Thursday it will raise its starting wages for U.S. store workers and offer some employees bonuses following passage of tax cuts in Washington.



The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain plans to raise the starting wage for employees from $9 to $11 per hour and give some employees bonuses of up to $1,000.



"As you know, the President and Congress have approved a lower business tax rate. Given these changes, we have an opportunity to accelerate a few pieces of our investment plan," CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement. "Associates that don't benefit from the new starting wage increase are eligible for the bonus and it will range from $200 to $1,000 depending on your length of service."

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Are you paying attention Justin? See what letting people keep their own money can do?

But, they also closed some Sam's Clubs.

[mugwump]

Trump giveth to the American people and Dems and GOP taketh away.

[Angry White Male]

Trump giveth to the American people and Dems and GOP taketh away.

I guess somebody has to pay welfare to the Negroes that pop out 10 kids with 10 different unemployed daddies!

[Anonymous]

The only thing saving Justine's awful record is Trump's booming economy.

[Angry White Male]

But, they also closed some Sam's Clubs.

This may not be a bad thing.  People always complain about large chains devastating Mom & Pop stores, so some people may applaud the closures...

[Anonymous]

But, they also closed some Sam's Clubs.

This may not be a bad thing.  People always complain about large chains devastating Mom & Pop stores, so some people may applaud the closures...

Sam's Clubs are dead anyway.

[mugwump]

But, they also closed some Sam's Clubs.

This may not be a bad thing.  People always complain about large chains devastating Mom & Pop stores, so some people may applaud the closures...

Sam's Clubs are dead anyway.

I've never been in a Sam's Club. Membership only I assume?

[Angry White Male]

I believe so...  Similar to Costco.

[Anonymous]

But, they also closed some Sam's Clubs.

This may not be a bad thing.  People always complain about large chains devastating Mom & Pop stores, so some people may applaud the closures...

Sam's Clubs are dead anyway.

I've never been in a Sam's Club. Membership only I assume?

Are they or were they in Canada?

[Blazor]

Yeah, Sams is membership only, I did it for a year, was $35 a year back then. I didnt feel like the savings were worth it unless you bought in bulk, and even then some deals were better elsewhere. Dont know if the one around here is closing, but I heard a bunch are closing.



My son got that raise, he goes to $11 an hour next month I think. Deserves more considering hes in the Automotive area.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, Sams is membership only, I did it for a year, was $35 a year back then. I didnt feel like the savings were worth it unless you bought in bulk, and even then some deals were better elsewhere. Dont know if the one around here is closing, but I heard a bunch are closing.



My son got that raise, he goes to $11 an hour next month I think. Deserves more considering hes in the Automotive area.

Your son works at Walmart, I didn't know that..



Sam's Club sounds like Costco, but the quality of it's products are not as good.

[Blazor]

Your son works at Walmart, I didn't know that..

Yup, he quit doing the pizza thang a few months ago and moved onwards and upwards lol. Hes happier now.

[Anonymous]

Your son works at Walmart, I didn't know that..

Yup, he quit doing the pizza thang a few months ago and moved onwards and upwards lol. Hes happier now.

It's safer than delivering pizzas.