Won’t a new Wal-Mart bring more than 300 new jobs to the local area?
• Those will be primarily minimum- to low-wage jobs. • As has been seen with other Wal-Mart stores, many employees can’t afford or aren’t eligible for the Company’s benefit plan. This forces employees to rely on federal and state welfare programs, allowing Wal-Mart to shift its costs to taxpayers, communities, and other employers. Many small businesses currently in the area pay higher wages and benefits to their hourly employees. • Western Berks needs jobs. However, we are not so desperate that we are willing to take anything.
