The city of Chicago is considering a new living wage law for big box stores. Walomart so made they are threatening not to open Chicago stores
“In Chicago, New Pay Law Is Considered for Big Stores
By GRETCHEN RUETHLING
Published: May 28, 2006
CHICAGO, May 27 — Chicago may become the first city in the nation to require “big box” retailers like Wal-Mart or Home Depot to pay employees a “living wage” of at least $10 an hour plus $3 an hour in benefits….”
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“…So far, 33 of 50 City Council members have signed on to the proposed ordinance — more than enough to pass it, perhaps as soon as next month.
The bill would affect only stores that have at least 75,000 square feet and are operated by companies with at least $1 billion in annual sales, allowing smaller retailers to continue with the state minimum wage of $6.50 an hour….”