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16. They have veteran benefits

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 08:31 AM

Jan 2013

So They will not count in the thousands of walmart employees who do not have healthcare. They can work them as much as they like and not have to pay benefits.

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Wal-Mart plans to hire 100,000 veterans over five years [View all] Redfairen Jan 2013 OP

why? What about all of the other unemployed people? bowens43 Jan 2013 #1

it's not that it's more important WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #2

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #44

Great post WooWooWoo, thank you Nika Jan 2013 #59

Because chances are they got fucked over worse than the people who stayed home? Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #3

"On the long list of the people whom we totally fucked over..." CE5 Jan 2013 #10

Yeah, beacause the poor fucks we sent over there are to blame Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #17

This statement sums it all up... KansDem Jan 2013 #22

Besides the tax break? JoeyT Jan 2013 #47

I wonder what sort of tax break Wal Mart was able to create Earth_First Jan 2013 #4

they might get $700 million WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #5

...and there it is! Earth_First Jan 2013 #7

YES_ it is per veteran James48 Jan 2013 #8

what kind of hourly wage are they going to get? Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #12

Most Wal-mart employees start around $8.35/ hour James48 Jan 2013 #30

Word!! And I hope they don't SaveAmerica Jan 2013 #54

How about we give that $7000 to each of our Vets and Autumn Jan 2013 #56

This reminds me of the inner-city "fresh foods" meme that WalMart was pushing a year ago leveymg Jan 2013 #31

haven't they been through enough? Skittles Jan 2013 #6

My thought exactly ... AnneD Jan 2013 #52

Yep. Very sad. OnionPatch Jan 2013 #57

Or their only other choice.... AnneD Jan 2013 #61

Don't our veterans deserve better than minimum wage jobs with no benefits? Scuba Jan 2013 #9

As do all our workers Cobalt Violet Jan 2013 #19

How much more is the public Treasury supposed to subsidize WalMart's low-wage biz model? leveymg Jan 2013 #34

The real outrage is that Walmart and McDonalds hiring now makes the news Cynicus Emeritus Jan 2013 #40

+1 Scuba Jan 2013 #41

So, our veterens haven't been Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #11

seriously.. but if this is part of a white house deal, maybe that's also been negotiated? Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #13

It's a win-win for this admiinstration. Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #14

They probably have more than 100,000 employee turnover every year. Fuddnik Jan 2013 #15

Don't you just love the Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #18

At least they can send them to the VA for health-care instead of the Medicaid line. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2013 #51

They have veteran benefits redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #16

Yep liberal N proud Jan 2013 #20

Many do not receive veterans benefits. Those who are discharged healthy, with fewer than 20 years.. Scuba Jan 2013 #21

This right here Tanta Jan 2013 #45

Can you please tell me how you are eligible for these benefits? Scuba Jan 2013 #46

All post 911 vets get five years of free health care at the VA. Bozvotros Jan 2013 #53

Walmart likes people Turbineguy Jan 2013 #23

And are willing to take orders without questioning them. n/t OnlinePoker Jan 2013 #36

" veterans have a record of performance under pressure," formercia Jan 2013 #24

Soldiers secured oil to make their foreign made junk. They should get stock options. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #25

I don't have much use for Walmart, however, I never thought an aspect til someone here reminded me- graham4anything Jan 2013 #26

Why Does This Offer Only Apply During His Or Her First Twelve Months Off Active Duty..... global1 Jan 2013 #27

Because that's when they can get the corporate tax credit. James48 Jan 2013 #33

And since they'll make part time/min wage.... sofa king Jan 2013 #62

distribution centers....suck madrchsod Jan 2013 #28

Once again, corporate leeches decide to insult the American Citizenry... BlueNoteSpecial Jan 2013 #29

NO_ It's not $7,000 corporate tax credit per veteran James48 Jan 2013 #32

That link says they have to have started work before Jan 1 2013 OnlinePoker Jan 2013 #37

When your done suppressing indigenous populations for Chevron. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #35

"... some will be employed in distribution centers," mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2013 #38

Another craven scheme to inoculate WallMart from criticism for being biggest retailer of FailureToCommunicate Jan 2013 #39

At substandard wages in non-full time positions... Javaman Jan 2013 #42

And underpay them and not give them med insurance. nt valerief Jan 2013 #43

Perfect job for your returning Middle East war veteran with PTSD, post concussive injuries Bozvotros Jan 2013 #48

Of course they are SwankyXomb Jan 2013 #49

Poor veterans. Haven't they suffered enough?? Fearless Jan 2013 #50

X-Posted to Veterans OswegoAtheist Jan 2013 #55

Let'em eat cake... windowpilot Jan 2013 #58

I dunno if this relates to today's combat veterans, but... Bigmack Jan 2013 #60