Rising Health Costs Lead Companies To Drop Part-Time Benefits
Wal-Mart may be setting a new trend by slashing health care for part-time workers. ATC host Robert Siegel chatted with John Rother, president of the National Coalition on Health Care, about the issue.
View ArticleWal-Mart Plans Ambitious Expansion Into Medical Care
The nation's biggest retailer is planning to offer a wide range of medical care in U.S. stores. A Wal-Mart document seeking partners for the effort says the company aims to become a major provider of...
View ArticleCan Wal-Mart Really Make Organic Food Cheap For Everyone?
The giant retailer says it's adding a new line of organic food that's at least 25 percent cheaper. But a large-scale production and supply of organic food likely can't be achieved overnight.
View ArticleThe Urban Neighborhood Wal-Mart: A Blessing Or A Curse?
The nation's largest retailer is known for sprawling suburban and rural stores. Now Wal-Mart is moving into city centers — sometimes despite strong local opposition.
View ArticleWhen Wal-Mart Comes To Town, What Does It Mean For Workers?
Wal-Mart has long been criticized for low pay and erratic work schedules. So when the retailer arrives in a community, it stirs controversy — but it also brings jobs and low prices.
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