Every Wal-Mart associate, both full- and part-time, will get coverage after no more than 12 months, no matter how many hours they've worked.
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They received the recommendations enthusiastically
In other words, our critics are correct in some of their observations
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Moreover, a growing number of companies are implementing such plans, providing Wal-Mart with more political cover
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To include some physical activity (e.g. All cashiers do some cart gathering.)
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Our critics are correct in some of their observations. Specifically, our coverage is expensive for low-income families, and Wal-Mart has a significant percentage of associates and their children on public assistance.
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[Given critics' heightened scrutiny on health care coverage and the fact that employees rank it as a] low-importance benefit,.. The retirement program seems to be the wrong place for overinvestment.
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Keep in mind that covering part-time employees is not the norm. But every American deserves health care and we want to lead by taking this step. We hope that others in the retail community will work with us to do the same.
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Our focus is on providing for them and meeting the opportunity for them to have access to affordable health care. That is exactly what they need. Our goal is to be the champion for 1.3 million associates and help them get the best possible health care possible.
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