[DoodleDawg]

We provide a range of jobs — from people starting out stocking shelves to Ph.D’s in engineering and finance. We provide education assistance and skill training and, most of all, a chance to move up in the ranks.”

Maybe Wal-Mart should reply by showing statistics on how long people are at the minimum wage, how soon they get an increase, how long they are in entry level positions before having a chance to move up the ladder, etc. It would reinforce the fact that the minimum wage is an entry level wage and not something people are expected to be on for any period of time, so long as they show initiative and a desire to succeed.

[lepton]

“Maybe Wal-Mart should reply by showing statistics on how long people are at the minimum wage, how soon they get an increase, how long they are in entry level positions before having a chance to move up the ladder, etc.”

I’ve seen those, as well as “expose’ s” done by reporters acting as prospective employees. It’s a lot of ‘watch training video A’ and get a 10 cent raise...’watch training video B’ and get another 15-cent raise.