WalMart — a Step in the Right Direction

untitledWal-Mart announced this week that it will increase the pay of nearly 40 percent of its workforce. Starting in April, workers will earn at least $9 per hour, and wages will increase to at least $10 per hour by February 2016. With the federal minimum wage currently set at $7.25, this announcement is a welcome change for Wal-Mart’s workers, and it showcases the power of organizing. Change can happen when people band together with one voice. However, the fight is not over: $10 per hour is not enough to support a family.