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Wal-Mart Gives Workers $2B in Bonuses, Rewards

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(Newser) – The recession has been kind to Wal-Mart, and it’s decided to share the wealth with the wage slaves. The mega-discounter will dole out about $2 billion in financial incentives to its hourly workers, Reuters reports, including $933.6 million in bonuses and $788.8 million in profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions. “While economic challenges forced others to step back, we moved forward,” Wal-Mart’s CEO boasted.

Wal-Mart has gained market share in the recession, Reuters reports, and is rewarding employees accordingly.
Wal-Mart has gained market share in the recession, Reuters reports, and is rewarding employees accordingly.   (AP Photo)
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Mount Holly, NJ.
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Mount Holly, NJ.   (AP Photo)
A Wal-Mart is seen in San Jose, Calif.
A Wal-Mart is seen in San Jose, Calif.   (AP Photo)
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paul123
Mar 19, 09 12:14 PM CDT
Good for wal-mart! It's good to see that not every business is having a hard time. Reply
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BackAgain
Mar 19, 09 12:43 PM CDT
and you will not hear booo about it from mainstream media. Reply
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Collusive
Mar 19, 09 1:51 PM CDT
what do you call Reuters you moron?
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anchower
Mar 19, 09 4:53 PM CDT
That comes out to what, $3.50 per wage slave? Reply
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airron14
Mar 19, 09 5:28 PM CDT
Just a PR move Reply
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