Michigan Gets Boost with New Walmart Jobs
June 4, 2009 by Lela Davidson
Filed under Finance
Walmart announced this morning that it plans to create more than 22,000 jobs in 2009. They are hiring store managers, pharmacists, human resource managers, customer service associates, cashiers and sales associates for new and existing stores in the US.
“During this difficult economic time, we’re proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year,” said Eduardo Castro-Wright, vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. “At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and benefits and real opportunities for our associates to advance and build careers. Job creation is just one way in which we’re working hard every day to help people across this country live better.”
The increase in staff is due to the 142 to 157 new or expanded stores the world’s largest retailer plans to open during the 2010 fiscal year here in the United States.
Hard hit Michigan will get the most new jobs – approximately 1500.
“We are excited that during these economically challenging times Walmart is investing in Michigan by creating good paying jobs and offering benefits to their employees,” said Richard Studley, president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. “The positive impact that these jobs will have on the families of the new employees and their communities cannot be overstated.”
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