Wal Mart increases starting wage

[Brian37]

Early reports that Capital One is raising minimum to $15. I'll post a thread if/when a major site reports it.

WE DON'T CARE,

You like climate change deniers get stuck on the moment, shiny object, when we are talking about THE ENTIRE economy long term.

WE DON'T CARE....

You keep ignoring the long term tactic corporate America has conned you into buying.

This is a bait and switch con. They still bleed off jobs, and raise prices which negates any wage increase LONG TERM.

You think $11 or even $15 are livable wages with, rent, utilities, mortgages in especially big cities like SF or NYC, you are an idiot. 

This bullshit you are falling for is BAIT, long term it is harmful, it only benefits the CEOs and shareholders. It does nothing for long term economic stability.

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It's a stunt, but every little bit helps, and I'm glad for the workers that benefit from it. I hope this isn't a prelude to layoffs like it has been in some other cases.

Sam's Club (owned by Walmart) announced yesterday they're closing 63 stores including one in my town. Also announced yesterday that at least one Walmart in my town is closing.

Also, $11/hour is $22,880 a year, assuming 40 hours per week of work - hardly enough to support oneself, much less a family, and contribute to the economy.

-Teresa

No shit, and most of the wages increases will get negated by more part time labor. The suckers on the right only hear "increase", and that is their shiny object. They might as well truly believe the lady really is being sawed in half by the magician.