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Time to hold Wal-Mart accountable
Mary Kemen
Dec. 3, 2014 12:00 am
To the editor:
Another Black Friday, another protest for fair labor practices at Wal-Mart.
Every taxpayer subsidizes the Walton family (Wal-Mart heirs) because of low wages and lack of benefits. In a 2013 Wisconsin analysis, each Wal-Mart employee cost taxpayers $3,000 in housing subsidies, Medicaid and food stamps.
When will we hold the wealthiest corporate family in America accountable for its share of wages, hours and benefits owed to employees?
Mary Kemen
Cedar Rapids
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