Walmart's plan to abruptly close 4 Chicago stores slammed as 'unethical' and 'unceremoniously abandoning these neighborhoods'
Walmart's decision to shutter four Chicago stores has drawn ire of elected officials representing the Windy City. announcing store closures, Walmart said bluntly that these stores"have not been profitable since we opened the first one nearly 17 years ago."
In its announcement, Walmart said all affected store employees would be assisted in transferring to any other Walmart or Sam's Club location, and that those who do not transfer will be paid until August 11. Additional severance benefits will be available to eligible employees after that time. than the federal WARN Act — requires many large employers to provide 60 calendar days' notice before a location closure that is expected to result in 75 or more job losses.
Walmart declined to comment on whether it is providing comparable wage extensions for workers at other closing stores, including elsewhere in Illinois.
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