"How 1.4 million Americans could get raises today" — makes you wanna know more, right? What a teaser!
And … we meet the Waltons. No, not THOSE Waltons …
Walmart workers helped the Waltons build that fortune, but many of them have to support themselves with food stamps and food drives.
Which helps the entire economy. Like, at least 5 million American households (when you consider having more money means Walmart workers spend more).
But one of the key things about raising the wage? It also reverses the estimated $6 billion that goes to Walmart workers in the form of Medicaid, food stamps, and other programs to help workers just get by — if that. Food donations, indeed.
The bit at the end about Black Friday protests? Those are over for now, but they had a big impact on the national conversation. And there'll be more on this. Much more … stay tuned!
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