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>> It would be a bummer if those already marginalized workers lost their jobs. Unless people on average switch to buying more on-line, the local job market sho
by blacksmythe 11y ago
>> It would be a bummer if those already marginalized workers lost their jobs.
Unless people on average switch to buying more on-line,
the local job market should just switch to different stores.
- blacksmythe 11y agoNot sure why this is a controversial statement. Walmart is often critized for hurting local jobs - replacing successful independant business owners with lower-paid employee jobs. If this is true, Walmart leaving an area should be (at worst) job-neutral.
- haimez 11y agoIf Wal-Mart were to close more than just the "Express" stores, it would take a while for those local businesses to reestablish themselves and start hiring. It wouldn't likely be job neutral for a long time and in some areas might just permanently disrupt the community.