ASK WALMART TO INCREASE THE PAY FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ARE COLLECTING SNAP BENEFITS.
November 2nd, 2013
Friends,
Many Walmart part-time and low-wage employees are eligible for SNAP food benefits are losing, on average $36/month beginning this month (November 2013) because of SNAP benefit cuts by Congress. By raising their wages to the equivalent of $40/month these employees will have approximately the same amount of spendable income. $40 less $3.10 Social Security, $.72 Medicare Taxes, $.50 SDI is approximately $36.
I just added the petition: “Ask Walmart to increase the pay for employees that are collecting SNAP benefits.”
It would mean a lot to me if you took a moment to add your name because:
Many Walmart part-time and low-wage employees are eligible for SNAP food benefits are losing, on average $36/month beginning this month (November 2013) because of SNAP benefit cuts by Congress. By raising their wages to the equivalent of $40/month these employees will have approximately the same amount of spendable income. $40 less $3.10 Social Security, $.72 Medicare Taxes, $.50 SDI is approximately $36.
The businesses in communities that sell to the employees are directly affected by the decrease in disposable income, as well. By not paying it’s employees enough, WalMart is undercutting it’s own customer base. SNAP food subsidy cut are coming at the cruelest time of year as low wage employees try to celebrate both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
To sign this petition go to:
http://www.credomobilize.com/petitions/ask-walmart-to-increase-the-pay-for-employees-that-are-collecting-snap-benefits
Real change happens when everyday people like you and me come together and stand up for what we believe in. Together, we can reach tons of people and help create change around this important issue.
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