Today’s announcement by Walmart that it will raise wages for some associates is a victory for all the brave workers and activists who are standing up to the country’s largest employer and demanding more. It is powerful proof that collective action is the strongest strategy available to make life better for working families.
For years Walmart has kicked and screamed that raising wages was not a feasible business model. Workers everywhere are glad to see Walmart change their view. With one short announcement, Walmart has shown that raising wages is both possible and attainable, and only the start of a long term effort to create family sustaining jobs.
While this news is a major victory, it also shines a light on the broader problems in our economy, and the lengths we must go to ensure that all workers prosper from the wealth we create.
Contact: Amaya Smith (202) 637-5018