But Chris Kofinis, of the union-backed group WakeUpWalMart.
But Chris Kofinis, of the union-backed group WakeUpWalMart. With Wal-Mart constantly in the line of fire, some say it's given Target a lucky break with critics. The move comes as Wal-Mart tries to deflect criticism of its employee pay and benefits. Company spokeswoman Tara Raddohl in Arkansas last night said she did not know whether Hawai'i's 10 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores are affected. And Wal-Mart maintains that its wage and benefits are comparable to Target.
It is the latest health care initiative by Wal-Mart since late last year, as the nation's largest private employer seeks to deflect union-backed criticism of its worker benefits. Historical prices and fundamental data provided by Hemscott, Inc. Oddly, these same critics confess that they can't prove Target's wage and benefits are significantly better. Reaction from Wal-Mart's big chain rivals was mixed. Wal-Mart did not identify stores that will see pay rise.