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[Caaareful Shopper]

Workers laid off.  Some where told after they got to work today.  Hopefully they’ll be absorbed into other stores to stay employed.  

I wonder about BJs now.  

[momtochloe]

@Caaareful Shopper I was just coming to post this too.  Here is an article which also includes all of the stores impacted:

http://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-suddenly-closes-sams-club-stores-2018-1

[Shelbelle]

Yes, sadly, one of them was a mile from my house, sad, been there 16 years.

[SusieQ_2]

That's terrible news. Thanks @momtochloe for the list. I was looking earlier and couldn't find it. I just renewed my membership this month, and was happy my Sam's wasn't on the list even though the article says memberships fees will be refunded.

The worst thing is all those workers are now unemployed. Some without notice other than a letter saying "Don't show up for work." What a sad and scary thing. 

[deepwaterdotter]

Just heard on the local news that the store in Madison, WI is closing at the end of the month.

[OKPrincess]

This is terrible news. Ours wasn't affected because DH and I went this morning to stock up on stuff before another cold front comes in. We didn't hear anything while at the store. I hope those former employees are given some type of severance.

[QueenDanceALot]

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@momtochloe wrote:

@Caaareful Shopper I was just coming to post this too.  Here is an article which also includes all of the stores impacted:

http://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-suddenly-closes-sams-club-stores-2018-1

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yes, as WalMart announces raises for WalMart employees,

[momoftwo2007]

Oh no! That is terrible. I love Sam's Club and shop there regularly, and my store is one of those on the list

[SilleeMee]

Maybe that's why I heard on the news that WM just raised their hourly wage to $11 per hour and WM is also giving out a ton of $1000 bonuses to many of the employees who have been working for WM.

[gidgetgh]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Maybe that's why I heard on the news that WM just raised their hourly wage to $11 per hour and WM is also giving out a ton of $1000 bonuses to many of the employees who have been working for WM.

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I believe I read earlier that the $1,000 bonuses are for the employees with 20 or more years of service. Sliding scale for everyone else. I believe the average bonus is $190.