I don't have any problem with acknowledging the Walton's $23M in contributions. They gave generously when they didn't have to give at all.
My problem with Wal-Mart is that they've given all their displaced workers three days' pay and no extension of health benefits, while other large corporations gave their employees as much as three months pay and continuing health care coverage. Again, they don't have to give anything, but that's so stingy that Mr. Krabs would say they're too cheap.
But oh, they're going to find their associates spots with other Wal-Marts in the region. Whatever. It's more like "We'll give you a $7/hour job in west Texas, take it or leave it."
Something good to cry over.
It's heartbreaking to think that this is only one of so many similar stories happening in NOLA and the shelters that the survivors are being sent to. Also, it's very impressive that the 6-y.o. knew his address and phone number in addition to his school.
Oh, msbelle, are you giving stuff away on craigslist? I almost forwarded a post to you, and then realized it was probably from you.
Apparently, it's more like 36.5 million from Walmart and the Waltons:
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Not to mention, they sent out three trucks of water early on (which FEMA refused, naturally).
me, not giving stuff away, but I am offering housing.
Yay for the good news, Dana!
But oh, they're going to find their associates spots with other Wal-Marts in the region. Whatever. It's more like "We'll give you a $7/hour job in west Texas, take it or leave it."
Well, not having to job hunt isn't
nothing.
Not extending benefits is shitty though Jeeze. It's not like they can really cover their COBRA at the moment.
Not to mention, they sent out three trucks of water early on (which FEMA refused, naturally).
FEMA. I understand (but don't excuse) how the top management can be so screwed up by political appointees, but I don't understand all the stories about FEMA officials who were in the city turning away help and supplies. Is it misguided idealism to think that career emergency management people might think and act on their own based on the conditions around them?
