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entice people to work there. >> gary, walmart workers aren't unionized. >> brenda, why is it up to walmart to raise the standard of living? i mean, since when did they become the anointed company that has to fix all woes? walmart can do whatever the heck it wants, as long as its shareholders and its customers are happy. david, your numbers are inaccurate. the number you quoted includes part-time workers. they shouldn't be getting paid more than $25,000 a year. >> walmart does pay a lot more than the minimum wage. >> they pay some workers above the minimum wage. the majority of their workers are paid below that or at the minimum wage. >> no, no, that's not true. those numbers are wrong. i'm sorry. the majority are -- >> well, i'll stand by them. >> okay, $12.83 is one of the average wages. okay. john, what do you say to david? >> well, i think he's entitled to his own opinion but not his own facts. the facts are the facts. walmart does pay people on average more than comparable retail retailers. >> then why are they on food stamps, john? >> it's entry level position. i wish everybody could
entice people to work there. >> gary, walmart workers aren't unionized. >> brenda, why is it up to walmart to raise the standard of living? i mean, since when did they become the anointed company that has to fix all woes? walmart can do whatever the heck it wants, as long as its shareholders and its customers are happy. david, your numbers are inaccurate. the number you quoted includes part-time workers. they shouldn't be getting paid more than $25,000 a year. >> walmart does...
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not just at walmart. the video we showed earlier was taken at a walmart in north carolina shows a guy apparently fighting over a television. what is it about black friday deals that brings out the crazy, duncan? >> we served, as i said, over 22 million customers yesterday. and unfortunately this one incident is being talked about across the country. and it's unfortunate for the customers and folks around that incident last night. >> you know what the charge is from this incident. it's all over. online, youtube. two security guards were standing nearby this incident and it and that they didn't try to intervene at all. do you know anything about it? >> yeah. we hire both our own protection people as well as local law enforcement. and across the country, we did that last night. and this particular incident, i have not seen that video in detail. but that's why we did our one hour guarantee from three items to 21 items. people could come in and get a wrist band and shop with confidence around the store. over 5
not just at walmart. the video we showed earlier was taken at a walmart in north carolina shows a guy apparently fighting over a television. what is it about black friday deals that brings out the crazy, duncan? >> we served, as i said, over 22 million customers yesterday. and unfortunately this one incident is being talked about across the country. and it's unfortunate for the customers and folks around that incident last night. >> you know what the charge is from this incident....
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how many really work at walmart? >> there were quite a few who worked at walmart. if i worked at walmart, might be just asfraid because walmart is one of the most anti-union employers in america. there are other retailers, costco, for example, and trader joe's, that pay workers fairly. that, you know, have a different set -- that are not driving down wages for the rest of america. >> this is a conversation -- >> we need to restore the middle class. >> this is a conversation that we'll continue. but break the cold. i'm glad you came in to discuss with us. >> it was great to be here. >> thanks a lot, carla. >>> well, talk about doc shock. more people on medicaid are. there doctors to treat them? oli, add a car, ah speak to customer service, check on a claim...you know, all with the ah, tap of my geico app. oh, that's so cool. well, i would disagree with you but, ah, that would make me a liar. no dude, you're on the jumbotron! whoa. ah...yeah, pretty much walked into that one. geico anywhere anytime. just a tap away on the geico app. life with crohn's disease ois a da
how many really work at walmart? >> there were quite a few who worked at walmart. if i worked at walmart, might be just asfraid because walmart is one of the most anti-union employers in america. there are other retailers, costco, for example, and trader joe's, that pay workers fairly. that, you know, have a different set -- that are not driving down wages for the rest of america. >> this is a conversation -- >> we need to restore the middle class. >> this is a...
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up next the walmart paradox. the shopping stampede continues. [ female announcer ] stop using filters to make your skin look flawless. start using olay fresh effects. a fresh collection of skin care. cleanse with s'wipe out wetcloths... and perfect with bb cream. with skin this fresh, you'll need no filter. get fresh effects by olay. with skin this fresh, is a really big deal.u. with aches, fever and chills- there's no such thing as a little flu. so why treat it like it's a little cold? there's...
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up next, walmart is getting up next, walmart is getting slammed for doing a good customer erin swenson ordered shoes from us online but they didn't fit. customer's not happy, i'm not happy. sales go down, i'm not happy. merch comes back, i'm not happy. use ups. they make returns easy. unhappy customer becomes happy customer. then, repeat customer. easy returns, i'm happy. repeat customers, i'm happy. sales go up, i'm happy. i ordered another pair. i'm happy. (both) i'm happy. i'm happy. happy. happy. happy. happy. happy happy. i love logistics. maestro of project management. baron of the build-out. you need a permit... to bthis awesome. and you...rent from national. because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle... and go. you can even take a full-size or above, and still pay the mid-size price. (aaron) purrrft. (vo) meee-ow, business pro. meee-ow. go national. go like a pro. it's not the "fumbling around with rotating categories" card. it's not the etting blindsided by limits" card. it's the no-game-playing, no-earning-limit-having, deep-bomb-throwing, give-me-the-ball-and
up next, walmart is getting up next, walmart is getting slammed for doing a good customer erin swenson ordered shoes from us online but they didn't fit. customer's not happy, i'm not happy. sales go down, i'm not happy. merch comes back, i'm not happy. use ups. they make returns easy. unhappy customer becomes happy customer. then, repeat customer. easy returns, i'm happy. repeat customers, i'm happy. sales go up, i'm happy. i ordered another pair. i'm happy. (both) i'm happy. i'm happy. happy....
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. you're talking to the guy who hasn't approved a new stapler purchase in three years. but then i saw the new windows tablet, with a real keyboard, usb port, and full office. it's a tablet that works for work. plus, it's got apps and games, for after hours, of course. compared to an ipad -- way more value. these tablets are such a steal; i couldn't find a reason not to buy them. ♪ honestly, i wanna see you be brave ♪ a body at rest tends to stay at rest... while a body in motion tends to stay in motion. staying active can actually ease arthritis symptoms. but if you have arthritis, staying active can be difficult. prescription celebrex can help relieve arthritis pain so your body can stay in motion. because just one 200mg celebrex a day can provide 24 hour relief for many with arthritis pain and inflammation. plus, in clinical studies, celebrex is proven to improve daily physical function so moving is easier. celebrex can be taken with or without food. and it's not a narcotic. you a
there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. you're talking to the guy who hasn't approved a new stapler purchase in three years. but then i saw the new windows tablet, with a real keyboard, usb port, and full office. it's a tablet that works for work. plus, it's got apps and games, for after hours, of course. compared to an ipad -- way more value. these tablets are such a steal; i couldn't find a reason not to buy them. ♪ honestly, i wanna see you be...
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now critics are pointing fingers at a food drive at a walmart store saying it proves walmart pays next to nothing. charles payne? >> walmart's created 2 million jobs in this country alone. i've seen them spring up in places where they spring up people are grateful, grateful for the jobs, grateful for the ability to buy things they couldn't before. i think it's a godsend for this country. critics, what have they done? who are they helping? it's amazing. we know it's a power grab, most of these people are unionist whoz want to take over the country who people who don't believe in capitalism to begin with. their track record compared with walmart is nothing. >> consumers are getting a good deal. you look at what's going on in d.c. if it's such a terrible place to work, why are 23,000 people fight forge 600 openings in new stores there. it is harder to get hired at the walmart in washington, d.c., than it is to get into harvard. one of your favorite things. 5.6% of people who apply get in to harvard, 2.6% of people applying to the job -- that might have hurt you. >> did you have a quote of
now critics are pointing fingers at a food drive at a walmart store saying it proves walmart pays next to nothing. charles payne? >> walmart's created 2 million jobs in this country alone. i've seen them spring up in places where they spring up people are grateful, grateful for the jobs, grateful for the ability to buy things they couldn't before. i think it's a godsend for this country. critics, what have they done? who are they helping? it's amazing. we know it's a power grab, most of...
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look what is going on in walmart. in the press at least there is a war on walmart right now, whether they're talking about wages, highlighting anything that goes on in the store. do you think that unions in trying to unionize in walmart is behind some of that? >> oh, i think there is a whole big political effort. look at some of the groups out there. there is a big difference i see in my state, other states between some skilled trade workers, folks focused on building things, roads, bridges, buildings, versus those trying to organize places at walmart or places like retirement homes or nursing centers, care centers and things of that nature. you see a much more combative political effort there. that is part of that vicious cycle we saw in the public sector where taxpayer money goes to pay for legitimate wages an benefits but on top of that they pile on union dues go not just to run the union but run their political operations which only support candidates who continue that cycle and nowhere in that cycle does somebody
look what is going on in walmart. in the press at least there is a war on walmart right now, whether they're talking about wages, highlighting anything that goes on in the store. do you think that unions in trying to unionize in walmart is behind some of that? >> oh, i think there is a whole big political effort. look at some of the groups out there. there is a big difference i see in my state, other states between some skilled trade workers, folks focused on building things, roads,...
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why now and what does doug mcmillon signal for walmart? >> well, i will admit the exact timing is a little curious being the week of black friday. but i think in general they're looking for a transition after the holiday season which means you need to announce it enough in advance that everybody is ready for the transition. as far as what mcmillon will bring, this is doubling down on the vision, he has broad experience in merchandising, as you discussed, as well, and snaushl, kind of saying look, the existing stores, brick and mortar store business and the international business is kind of where they're seeing growth and the need to push towards the future. >> but you hear about the bribery, the scandal in mexico. what do you think is the most important thing that doug mcmillon will have to deal with, and can he fix all of these things. >> well, to answer the second question, he has the right portfolio skills. he has been being groomed for a long period of time, they have had him in international, in sam's club, he is very operational with
why now and what does doug mcmillon signal for walmart? >> well, i will admit the exact timing is a little curious being the week of black friday. but i think in general they're looking for a transition after the holiday season which means you need to announce it enough in advance that everybody is ready for the transition. as far as what mcmillon will bring, this is doubling down on the vision, he has broad experience in merchandising, as you discussed, as well, and snaushl, kind of...
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. the price you see is the price you pay? yep, best prices of the year. i can't see. honey. [ laughs ] brad. yeah? what are you doing? uh... hi. hi. [ male announcer ] it's the chevy black friday sale. during the chevy black friday sale, get this traverse ls for under $29,000 or this equinox ls for around $23,000. hurry. the best prices of the year end monday, december 2nd. so, if you're sleeping in your contact lenses, what you wear to bed is your business. ask about the air optix® contacts so breathable they're approved for up to 30 nights of continuous wear. serious eye problems may occur. ask your doctor and visit airoptix.com for safety information and a free one-month trial. the tree, a big one at the white house. first lady michelle obama took delivery of the official white house christmas tree a couple of hours ago. that's it there, the 18 1/2 foot douglas fir was grown in lleyton, pennsylvania, it will be on display in the blue room. >>> she's married to the leader of the free
there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. the price you see is the price you pay? yep, best prices of the year. i can't see. honey. [ laughs ] brad. yeah? what are you doing? uh... hi. hi. [ male announcer ] it's the chevy black friday sale. during the chevy black friday sale, get this traverse ls for under $29,000 or this equinox ls for around $23,000. hurry. the best prices of the year end monday, december 2nd. so, if you're sleeping in your contact...
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this is from the san leandro walmart, just one of many walmart protests around the nation today. all part of a war on waging -- waging war on low wages. while walmart is the largest employer in america outside the federal government it has the most employees living off welfare. j.r. stone has more on the protest in san leandro. >> reporter: police officers moving in after walmart protesters in san leandro refused to get out of the streets. a movement caused backups along hisperian boulevard outside of the store. >> for livable wage, respect on the job. . >> reporter: hundreds showed up. officers warned them their arrests would be made. five people refused to leave the streets. those five were arrested, holding hands until officers cuffed them. >> what does this get you? >> the respect because i work for walmart. i want them to respect us a little more. >> reporter: respect is only part of the reason these folks were arrested. they're upset with the change, saying employee wages at the store are too low and those working here are barely making ends meet. >> i've been here a while
this is from the san leandro walmart, just one of many walmart protests around the nation today. all part of a war on waging -- waging war on low wages. while walmart is the largest employer in america outside the federal government it has the most employees living off welfare. j.r. stone has more on the protest in san leandro. >> reporter: police officers moving in after walmart protesters in san leandro refused to get out of the streets. a movement caused backups along hisperian...
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. became big business overnight? ♪ like, really big... then expanded? ♪ or their new product tanked? ♪ or not? what if they embrace new technology instead? ♪ imagine a company's future with the future of trading. company profile. a research tool on thinkorswim. from td ameritrade. >>> amazing image released by nasa. a panorama of 141 wide angle pictures captured by the cossini spacecraft on july 19th. it gives us a detailed look of saturn. as you can see in the image, earth appears as a bright blue dot on the lower right. you can see right there. venus is on the upper left. and mars appears as a faint red dot above and to the left of venus. the image covers more than 400,000 miles, which brings us to tonight's number. 746 million miles. that's a distance between saturn and the earth when the two planets are at their closest. when they're on opposite sides of the sun they can be more than 1 billion miles apart because of the elliptical orbit. sounds like a lot an yet it doesn't t
there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. became big business overnight? ♪ like, really big... then expanded? ♪ or their new product tanked? ♪ or not? what if they embrace new technology instead? ♪ imagine a company's future with the future of trading. company profile. a research tool on thinkorswim. from td ameritrade. >>> amazing image released by nasa. a panorama of 141 wide angle pictures captured by the cossini spacecraft on july...
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mcmillon spent 22s years at walmart and just 47. his first job was a summer associate in a distribution center. having heard from one analyst surprised by the news, many thought mcmillon was on the short list along with walmart u.s. ceo bill simon. it is walmart's busiest week of the year but the planning has been in the works for months. mike duke told the board of his decision in november, when the vote was cast for mcmillon which is how it happened with duke when his predecessor scott announced he would step down. duke will be ceo through the holiday quarter and will transition mcmillon over the next couple critical months as lee scott did for him. the company lines up with the company's fiscal year. they will close out the all-important holiday quarter and mcmillon will take over. duke will remain as chairman, stay on and advise mr. mcmillon and the like. >> thank you very much. let's get reaction to the news. cnbc market analyst stacy and chris, retail hardlines analyst at jpmorgan. what's your immediate reaction to this walmar
mcmillon spent 22s years at walmart and just 47. his first job was a summer associate in a distribution center. having heard from one analyst surprised by the news, many thought mcmillon was on the short list along with walmart u.s. ceo bill simon. it is walmart's busiest week of the year but the planning has been in the works for months. mike duke told the board of his decision in november, when the vote was cast for mcmillon which is how it happened with duke when his predecessor scott...
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. stick with innovation. stick with power. stick with technology. get the flexcare platinum. new from philips sonicare. store and essentially they just get sold something. we provide the exact individualization that your body needs. before you invest in a mattress, discover the bed clinically proven to improve sleep quality. the sleep number bed. once you experience it, there's no going back. final days for our lowest price ever on c4 queen mattress sets-just $1299. plus special financing until 2015. only at one of our 425 sleep number stores nationwide. sleep number. comfort individualized >>> rob ford says, quote, i f'd up. the council voted 37-5 to ask him to take a leave of absence. they do not have the power to force him out and he made it pretty darn clear, he's not going anywhere. today's council meeting turned into a confessional for ford. we'll play a lot of this because you have to see it to believe it. let's start with this. >> these mistakes was not in this council chamber.
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the only place they can go is walmart. walmart is having a race to the bottom for prices. they are destroying -- >> a race to the bottom because the prices are good. that's what we want. what do by want? race to the top for prices on black friday? i have to go. >> megyn -- >> i have to leave it there. richard, do you want to pay more? go ahead, my friend. good to see you both. >> my pleasure. >> happy thanksgiving. >> isn't that the per purpose of black friday? you get the deal and race to the bottom and hope you win at the bottom of the pricing pole. happy thanksgiving to them as well. >>> we are seeing wet, windy highways tonight as the temperatures quickly drop and ice becomes a major worry. the new warning on what to egs expect if you are traveling and where you may run into trouble. >>> did the irs today take a big step toward silencing some of the most powerful conservative political groups in the country -- the very ones they were accused of targeting months ago? the answer is next. >> i want to protect and preserve the america i grew up in, the america that people
the only place they can go is walmart. walmart is having a race to the bottom for prices. they are destroying -- >> a race to the bottom because the prices are good. that's what we want. what do by want? race to the top for prices on black friday? i have to go. >> megyn -- >> i have to leave it there. richard, do you want to pay more? go ahead, my friend. good to see you both. >> my pleasure. >> happy thanksgiving. >> isn't that the per purpose of black...
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the only place they can go is walmart. walmart is having a race to the bottom for prices. they are destroying -- >> a race to the bottom because the prices are good. that's what we want. what do by want? race to the top for prices on black friday? i have to go. >> megyn -- >> i have to leave it there. richard, do you want to pay more? go ahead, my friend. good to see you both. >> my pleasure. >> happy thanksgiving. >> isn't that the per purpose of black friday? you get the deal and race to the bottom and hope you win at the bottom of the pricing pole. happy thanksgiving to them as well. >>> we are seeing wet, windy highways tonight as the temperatures quickly drop and ice becomes a major worry. the new warning on what to egs expect if you are traveling and where you may run into trouble. >>> did the irs today take a big step toward silencing some of the most powerful conservative political groups in the country -- the very ones they were accused of targeting months ago? the answer is next. >> i want to protect and preserve the america i grew up in, the america that people
the only place they can go is walmart. walmart is having a race to the bottom for prices. they are destroying -- >> a race to the bottom because the prices are good. that's what we want. what do by want? race to the top for prices on black friday? i have to go. >> megyn -- >> i have to leave it there. richard, do you want to pay more? go ahead, my friend. good to see you both. >> my pleasure. >> happy thanksgiving. >> isn't that the per purpose of black...
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it's corporate greed. >> vanessa ferrera, former walmart employee, now a member of our walmart, part of a group that's organizing for better wages for walmart workers, the larges good-bye duck. now the duck is gone. but the sisters, that allegory is next. >> centuries from now when historians are looking back on our time on earth they will come across evidence of a u.s. that was fun. earlier this year, allen simpson pubically blew a gasket to a wyoming newspaper. i will not read the whole thing. in public life i have been called everything. >> thank you for having me. >> what'd you think when you heard about this canned food drive at a northeast ohio walmart? were you surprised by that, having worked at the store? >> i was outraged. outraged. >> when you worked at walmart, i understand that you were involved in essentially a protest action against the store, organizing for better wages, and that resulted in you losing your job. what happened there? >> they retaliated against me. they didn't fire me right away. they surveillanced me and intimidated me, and they fired me for extended b
it's corporate greed. >> vanessa ferrera, former walmart employee, now a member of our walmart, part of a group that's organizing for better wages for walmart workers, the larges good-bye duck. now the duck is gone. but the sisters, that allegory is next. >> centuries from now when historians are looking back on our time on earth they will come across evidence of a u.s. that was fun. earlier this year, allen simpson pubically blew a gasket to a wyoming newspaper. i will not read the...
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the walmart spokesperson said that the protesters don't reflect what is going on at walmart. protesters say they're trying to prevent other companies and the country from following walmart precedence. she said that they hire from within, bonuses, discounts at the store. but what she tried to hammer only is that walmart brings a lot of promotion from the ranks. >> andy i would love to talk to you more, but there is a very loud talk barking around you. andy rosen. very good to see you. >>> the swedish clothing planned h & m will be removing sweaters made from angora fur after reports that rabbits were abused. they plan to investigate their suppliers. peta approached other companies, including u.s. labels. call it.com deja vu. with tech stock on a terror. and a small town underdog takes on giant in a fight for survival. what was a movie is the real life saga of a family-owned movie theater. keep it right here. interactive television. interactive television. we depend on you, we depend on you, >> you are one of the voices of >> you are one of the voices of this show. this show. >
the walmart spokesperson said that the protesters don't reflect what is going on at walmart. protesters say they're trying to prevent other companies and the country from following walmart precedence. she said that they hire from within, bonuses, discounts at the store. but what she tried to hammer only is that walmart brings a lot of promotion from the ranks. >> andy i would love to talk to you more, but there is a very loud talk barking around you. andy rosen. very good to see you....
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. hoo-hoo...hoo-hoo. hoo-hoo hoo. sir... i'll get it together i promise... heeheehee. jimmy: ronny, how happy are folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico? ronny:i'd say happier than the pillsbury doughboy on his way to a baking convention. get happy. get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. >>> right now on "andrea mitchell reports" breaking news. the supreme court will again take up a key part of the president's health care law. this time the challenge to the mandate that employers' plans cover contraception. does a company have the right to religious freedom? >>> karzai ups the ante, the post combat security agreement in jeopardy. we'll have a live report from richard engel in afghanistan where the fate of thousands of u.s. troops hangs in the balance as the white house issues its own threat. >> if the agreement isn't is signed promptly, what i said to the president is we would have no choice, we would be compelled by necessity not by our prefer
there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. hoo-hoo...hoo-hoo. hoo-hoo hoo. sir... i'll get it together i promise... heeheehee. jimmy: ronny, how happy are folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico? ronny:i'd say happier than the pillsbury doughboy on his way to a baking convention. get happy. get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. >>> right now on "andrea mitchell reports" breaking news. the...
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respect at walmart called our walmart. it's a group that's trying to unionize walmart stores. ms. ferrera, thank you very much for being with us. nice to have you here. >> thank you for having me. >> what'd you think when you heard about this canned food drive at a northeast ohio walmart? were you surprised by that, having worked at the store? >> i was outraged. outraged. >> when you worked at walmart, i understand that you were involved in essentially a protest action against the store, organizing for better wages, and that resulted in you losing your job. what happened there? >> they retaliated against me. they didn't fire me right away. they surveillanced me and intimidated me, and they fired me for extended breaks, so. >> in terms of your experience working there, obviously, they know that some employees have grievances against them because of the protests like the one you were involved in and the organizing you're doing now, but did you ever have the impression that the company was aware that their own employees were
respect at walmart called our walmart. it's a group that's trying to unionize walmart stores. ms. ferrera, thank you very much for being with us. nice to have you here. >> thank you for having me. >> what'd you think when you heard about this canned food drive at a northeast ohio walmart? were you surprised by that, having worked at the store? >> i was outraged. outraged. >> when you worked at walmart, i understand that you were involved in essentially a protest action...
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neil: with that my walmart card was revoked. walmart u.s. president bill simon defending his workers and their treatment but now critics blast the company for doubling down on cluelessness, letting workers help other workers, saying they would not be in that position to donate food and the like if the workers were paid more. julie you are not impressed? >> i am not. average walmart worker, make below federal poverty rate for a family of 4. if you pay them a fair wage they could feed their family, and not have hand out from coworkers. >> the companies with similar situation, they get a pass, they are unionized? >> no, not a union issue but a matter -- >> why is walmart targed. >> it is biggest company in the world, something that emblemat emblematic. pro mosteed -- promoted. >> not over a million employees henry ford had a good theory, paying his workers. increase his bottom line, and also lift them up that is a real trickle down economics, they are able to buy your product and contribute to the economy in a better way, that is how you should
neil: with that my walmart card was revoked. walmart u.s. president bill simon defending his workers and their treatment but now critics blast the company for doubling down on cluelessness, letting workers help other workers, saying they would not be in that position to donate food and the like if the workers were paid more. julie you are not impressed? >> i am not. average walmart worker, make below federal poverty rate for a family of 4. if you pay them a fair wage they could feed their...
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regina, you think that walmart should do what? >> under the uniform commercial code, i a retailer sells something at a price a reasonable person would find not right,they could cancel the sale, they have every right to do that, its say private, not a government refun the people and they gave them extra $ 10. they night lose the could mers but that is part of the, i think they did well by giving them $ 10 gift card. neil: a lot of people should say, if it snds too good to be true, you say it more than a rude wake-up call. >> i disagree respectively with regina, i believe that, this is something that a reasonable person would most likely except around preholiday advertising, not unusual for walmart or larger companies to advertise prices that are really a deal around the holidays, i don't think that -- >> but these -- you have to admit some are off the chart, i understand teaser deals to get you in. >> it could be a viewed a bait-and-switch thing, one consumer sent a tweet to walmart, and said, you know, there are pricesere that see
regina, you think that walmart should do what? >> under the uniform commercial code, i a retailer sells something at a price a reasonable person would find not right,they could cancel the sale, they have every right to do that, its say private, not a government refun the people and they gave them extra $ 10. they night lose the could mers but that is part of the, i think they did well by giving them $ 10 gift card. neil: a lot of people should say, if it snds too good to be true, you say...
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>> i will not be social engineering walmart. there is community breakdown where we want to place blame, i don't know. if you can't earn enough working 40 hours honest job a week, 23,000 people want to try and they can't, we have to find some way to help them do better. >> thanks, guys. great discussion. what would you do if you found out your coworker was stealing from the company or that your boss was having an office affair? hmmm. stay out of it? look the other way? tweet me and tell me what you think. how you react to their behavior says a lot about your ethics. it is today's money talker. >>> "who made money today?" he may have gotten booted from the company but still owns a huge piece and is up big because of it. stay tuned to find out who it is. "piles of money" straight ahead. >> coming across ethical issues but according to a gallup poll only 21 percent say that business executives have high ethical standards. we have of a panel herell fired up. 21% have high ethical standards lawyers 90%? >> how do you feel about that?
>> i will not be social engineering walmart. there is community breakdown where we want to place blame, i don't know. if you can't earn enough working 40 hours honest job a week, 23,000 people want to try and they can't, we have to find some way to help them do better. >> thanks, guys. great discussion. what would you do if you found out your coworker was stealing from the company or that your boss was having an office affair? hmmm. stay out of it? look the other way? tweet me and...
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. >>> coordinated demonstrations targeting walmart across the country. >>> protesters taking to the streets of cairo defying authorities. >>> today is a day off for millions of americans and many of them spend it online or in stores looking for those great black friday deals, some of them looking for bargains after the end of thanksgiving dinner and patricia what is is the big gif, the big "it" they are looking for this year. >> reporter: let me tell you right now that the traffic is really out in force here in this mall but when we came here around 5:00 this morning this was not much foot traffic at all, largely because of the fact that gray thursday has stolen a lot of black friday thunder. many of these stores were open last night at 8:00. sears had 500 people online cueing for door buster deals but what is interesting is that while the traffic was heavy for those door buster deals you talk to some sales associates they said that things started to tail off around 2:00 a.m. this morning and they did not pick up again until around 11:00 a.m. and wages are stagnant in the united states whic
. >>> coordinated demonstrations targeting walmart across the country. >>> protesters taking to the streets of cairo defying authorities. >>> today is a day off for millions of americans and many of them spend it online or in stores looking for those great black friday deals, some of them looking for bargains after the end of thanksgiving dinner and patricia what is is the big gif, the big "it" they are looking for this year. >> reporter: let me tell...
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. is what makes us different. we take the time to get to know you and your unique health needs. then we help create a personalized healthcare experience that works for you. and you. and you. with 50 years of know-how, and a dedicated network of doctors, health coaches, and wellness experts, we're a partner you can rely on -- today, and tomorrow. we're going beyond insurance to become your partner in health. humana. i took my son fishing every year. we had a great spot, not easy to find, but worth it. but with copd making it hard to breathe, i thought those days might be over. so my doctor prescribed symbicort. it helps significantly improve my lung function starting within five minutes. symbicort doesn't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. with symbicort, today i'm breathing better. and that means...fish on! symbicort is for copd including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. it should not be taken more than twice a day. symbicort may increase your risk of lung infections, osteop
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melissa: no one is forcing anyone to work at walmart, 1.4 million people working at walmart, what would they be doing if they were not working on walmart, no one is forcing them to work there, that is what entry level job is about. you go in, get your skills get your paycheck, move up, move on. your paycheck, move up, move on. nobody is putting a begin to your head to say in that job. >> we know people who worked in walmart who make minimum wage. not case you can get out go out get a better job. in this economy -- >> i'm say going out, work your butt off and improve your skills. >> they do work their butts off, i shop there i know, i'm going there are in a flat screen. on thanksgiving, by the way, that is another one. >> they are making them work on thanksgiving, oh, moi gosh. >> they get holiday pay and a dinner by the way. >> that institution is large enough, as you said earlier, they can go ahead and donate groceries and turkeys, don't ask your oth employees to give to your employees who are not doing as well. melissa: that -- >> we all work agree. melissa: this is one store, somebod
melissa: no one is forcing anyone to work at walmart, 1.4 million people working at walmart, what would they be doing if they were not working on walmart, no one is forcing them to work there, that is what entry level job is about. you go in, get your skills get your paycheck, move up, move on. your paycheck, move up, move on. nobody is putting a begin to your head to say in that job. >> we know people who worked in walmart who make minimum wage. not case you can get out go out get a...
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walmart employee derek sanders says he needs two jobs to survive. most workers he says barely make over the minimum wage of $8 an hour. >> we are trying to bring awareness to the customers and management as well to let them know that the pay is really low and it's hard to make a living in california in the bay area. >> reporter: walmart employs 1.3 million people in the united states. they tell a different story in a nationwide ad campaign. >> i get bonuses even working part time. >> reporter: walmart says its average employee gets paid just over $13 an hour but that includes its manager's wages. >> we pay in the top half of retail. our industry offers the opportunity for people to enter at really any life stage from 16 all the way to, you know, 76 if they would like to. and then they work hard and they can build a career. >> reporter: this woman says she is happy with her salary. >> i believe that, you know, to be able to reach your goal if you have to work hard to be dedicated and walmart is supporting all those goals. >> reporter: some full-time
walmart employee derek sanders says he needs two jobs to survive. most workers he says barely make over the minimum wage of $8 an hour. >> we are trying to bring awareness to the customers and management as well to let them know that the pay is really low and it's hard to make a living in california in the bay area. >> reporter: walmart employs 1.3 million people in the united states. they tell a different story in a nationwide ad campaign. >> i get bonuses even working part...
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. >> it's way bigger than walmart. like i'm saying we have fast food strikers here, we have bart team here, teacher union here, it's about worker that's shop at walmart and pay them and don't know they're not treating their workers fairly. >> we offer competitive wages, health benefits starting at $18 a paycheck, we know these are quality jobs and are proud of what our owe a.associates continue to do. >> demonstrators may have blocked some traffic but it hasn't stopped shoppers from buying on black friday here, walmart says crowds have been very steady here all day. there were protests across the nation but this is the
. >> it's way bigger than walmart. like i'm saying we have fast food strikers here, we have bart team here, teacher union here, it's about worker that's shop at walmart and pay them and don't know they're not treating their workers fairly. >> we offer competitive wages, health benefits starting at $18 a paycheck, we know these are quality jobs and are proud of what our owe a.associates continue to do. >> demonstrators may have blocked some traffic but it hasn't stopped...
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two of them walmart employees. here's what one had to say as he was being led away by the police. >> i know i'm going to get retaliated tonight when i come in, but it doesn't matter. i'm 45 years old. and like i said, if everyone else had a living wage in chicago we need one too. we fight with everyone from cta to chicago police and fire departments, when they needed they raises they got them. we stood with them. we would love for them to stand with pus. this is working. it's not for me, it's for my workers. >> we reached out to walmart and walmart says, it does not retaliate. in fact, no associate has been retaliated against for raising concerns nor will they be. when associates have concerns, we listen to them because that's how we get better as a company. if an associate does believe they've been retaliated we'd like to know about it, look into it and take appropriate action if necessary. as you take a look at shares of walmart over the last year, keep in mind this is all about people protesting the min mum wage
two of them walmart employees. here's what one had to say as he was being led away by the police. >> i know i'm going to get retaliated tonight when i come in, but it doesn't matter. i'm 45 years old. and like i said, if everyone else had a living wage in chicago we need one too. we fight with everyone from cta to chicago police and fire departments, when they needed they raises they got them. we stood with them. we would love for them to stand with pus. this is working. it's not for me,...
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. >> reporter: this walmart worker says his experience has been positive. >> walmart is one of the companies that offers great opportunities to go from the bottom to the top. it's basically up to you. >> reporter: the company says retail wages are among the highest and among the few companies that offer benefits like health and retirement plans for retail workers. it's the take home pay they were concerned with. among those arrested, a walmart employee willing to give up the freedom to get the point across. >> people were honking wanting to know what's going on. we were standing up for workers. >> reporter: the salary protests have become a yearly event. this year, walmart's ceo weighed in. coming up, what he had to say. in alexandria, news 4. >>> walmart released this statement, black friday is a big stage. we are not surprised that those trying to change our industry are use thg platform to get their message out. we expect some demonstrations though fewer than what critics are claiming with hardly any walmart associates. >>> evan was 29 years old. his body was found in the water in baltimo
. >> reporter: this walmart worker says his experience has been positive. >> walmart is one of the companies that offers great opportunities to go from the bottom to the top. it's basically up to you. >> reporter: the company says retail wages are among the highest and among the few companies that offer benefits like health and retirement plans for retail workers. it's the take home pay they were concerned with. among those arrested, a walmart employee willing to give up the...
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tonight, walmart employees joined forces with workers rights groups at 1500 walmart locations nationwide. they are trying to call attention to what they say is a policy of poverty for tens of thousands of employees. happening now, there are arrests and traffic delays near walmart in san leandro and nbc's bay area kimberly tere joins us with the latest from there. >> hi, diane. that protest is just wrapping up here at the walmart in san leandro. this is just one of many protests going on today at an estimated 1500 walmart locations across the nation. and some of these protests including this one in san leandro resulted in arrests. walmart workers and supporters are taking advantage of black friday and the crowds hoping to bring attention to what they say are unfair labor practices. >> this is our country's largest employer and about two-thirds of the workers make less than $25,000 a year. and that's just not enough to put food on the table. >> reporter: protesters are demanding what they call a living wage. >> walmart needs someone to come in here and police them evidently because they --
tonight, walmart employees joined forces with workers rights groups at 1500 walmart locations nationwide. they are trying to call attention to what they say is a policy of poverty for tens of thousands of employees. happening now, there are arrests and traffic delays near walmart in san leandro and nbc's bay area kimberly tere joins us with the latest from there. >> hi, diane. that protest is just wrapping up here at the walmart in san leandro. this is just one of many protests going on...
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. to prove to you that aleve is the better choice for her, she's agreed to give it up. that's today? [ male announcer ] we'll be with her all day to see how it goes. [ claira ] after the deliveries, i was okay. now the ciabatta is done and the pain is starting again. more pills? seriously? seriously. [ groans ] all these stops to take more pills can be a pain. can i get my aleve back? ♪ for my pain, i want my aleve. [ male announcer ] look for the easy-open red arthritis cap. so i deserve a small business credit card with amazing rewards. with the spark cash card from capital one, i get 2% cash back on every purchase, every day. i break my back around here. finally someone's recognizing me with unlimited rewards! meetings start at 11, cindy. [ male announcer ] get the spark business card from capital one. choose 2% cash back or double miles on every purchase, every day. what's in your wallet? i need your timesheets, larry! >>> today msnbc launches a new app that allows subscribers to
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walmart, however, has pushed back howard. president and ceo bill simon. >> our pay is in the top half of what retail offers, what our industry offers. >> reporter: walmart u.s. cites a litany of numbers to counter the accusations of unfair wages. the company has 1.3 million employees with more than half full time. the average pay is $12.83 an hour, more than $5 above minimum wage and more than the average rate for all hourly retail sales people in america. >> our management team, our assistant managers start around 55,000 a year. our store managers average about $170,000 a year. so it's a good opportunity. >> reporter: the math clearly works for more than 300,000 walmart employees. who have been with the company for more than ten years. but not for tiffany barroyd and others on the lower end of the walmart pay scale. >> why don't you just go work for someone else? >> i've been looking for other jobs. they're just had to come by. >> reporter: and that, erin, seems to be one of the chief complaints from some of the people who a
walmart, however, has pushed back howard. president and ceo bill simon. >> our pay is in the top half of what retail offers, what our industry offers. >> reporter: walmart u.s. cites a litany of numbers to counter the accusations of unfair wages. the company has 1.3 million employees with more than half full time. the average pay is $12.83 an hour, more than $5 above minimum wage and more than the average rate for all hourly retail sales people in america. >> our management...
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we like walmart in the sense that walmart is on a self-realization path that we see that they understand what growth is for growth sake versus growth for return on investment driver over times. we like walmart attitude shift and see this transition as part of that, auto parts are a group, if you're worried about retail performance at holiday, not a discretionary sector. weather's going to help. we've seen more vehicles miles traveled of late. we have some recommendations in that space as well. >> guys, thanks so much. an interesting week for sure. david and bud, talking walmart and weather as it related to retail. >>> history made this weekend as u.s. signed a major deal with iran over its nuclear program. what happens next? we'll take a closer look at the economic and political impact in a moment. >>> first, rick santelli, what are you watching today? >> we're going to stick with our theme of the day and that's spread relationships. this time, we're going to look at treasury complex versus the muni complex. two fixed income markets that deserve a lot of attention. look at munies through
we like walmart in the sense that walmart is on a self-realization path that we see that they understand what growth is for growth sake versus growth for return on investment driver over times. we like walmart attitude shift and see this transition as part of that, auto parts are a group, if you're worried about retail performance at holiday, not a discretionary sector. weather's going to help. we've seen more vehicles miles traveled of late. we have some recommendations in that space as well....
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there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. g9u tonight. >>> thanks, diana. >>> we'll be right back. >>> sometimes you click on the panda cam and it's kind of boring, but other times you get a scene. we saw her cuddling with her mom. >> come here, you. >> they seen seemed to take a nap together at she got her tucked in just right. this is a big weekend. on cub's name. that's when she'll turn 100 days old. she weighs about 11 pounds now, also getting closer to walking, starting to move around. she's going to be all over the place pretty hanging7@3m1 >> now, that is cool. >> now, that is cool. normally we see it >> and 5i!isleeping. next people were sleeping on their couches, just hanging out. >> with >> announcer: it's "the tonight show with jay leno," featuring rickey minor and "the tonight show" band. tonight, jay welcomes -- from "thor: the dark world," anthony hopkins, sting and "headlines." and now, jay leno! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jay: thank you! thank you very much!
there's more to walmart than you think. vo: opportunity. that's the real walmart. g9u tonight. >>> thanks, diana. >>> we'll be right back. >>> sometimes you click on the panda cam and it's kind of boring, but other times you get a scene. we saw her cuddling with her mom. >> come here, you. >> they seen seemed to take a nap together at she got her tucked in just right. this is a big weekend. on cub's name. that's when she'll turn 100 days old. she weighs...
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and walmart needs to wake up to the fact that walmart itself would do better if walmart paid its workers, and thereby, set a higher prevailing low wage for most employers in america and most employees in america, who could then turn around and buy more at places like walmart. >> finally, janet yellen, who looks like she's likely to be confirmed as the chair of the federal reserve, first woman in history to hold that post, she expressed some concerns in february that what we are seeing is a cyclical slump, that is to say, a recession, and you know, we go through business cycles, is turning into something structural, is turning into something long term. do you worry that we are seeing some shift in the economy towards an economy that is permanently has higher elevated levels of unemployment? >> chris, i'm not -- yes, i think we are seeing permanently higher elevated levels of unemployment. we have 4 million people who have been unemployed for six months or more, but that's only half of the story. we are also seeing that the new jobs created since the so-called recovery began in 2009 are pa
and walmart needs to wake up to the fact that walmart itself would do better if walmart paid its workers, and thereby, set a higher prevailing low wage for most employers in america and most employees in america, who could then turn around and buy more at places like walmart. >> finally, janet yellen, who looks like she's likely to be confirmed as the chair of the federal reserve, first woman in history to hold that post, she expressed some concerns in february that what we are seeing is...
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the ceo of walmart has suddenly retired. is he a casualty of the warm walmart? remember earlier this year when analysts said the housing market was finally recovering. the rebound in did back in may. pending home sales have dropped to a ten month low. we have that gel from miami to lay an all-out about real-estate market five coming up. ♪ ♪ hmm. ♪ mm-hmm. [ engine revs ] ♪ [ male announcer ] oh what fun it is to ride. get the mercedes-benz on your wish list at the winter event going on now -- but hurry, the offer ends soon. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] lease the 2014 glk350 for $419 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. yep. got all the cozies. [ grandma ] with n fedex one rate, i could ll a box and ship it r one flat rate. so i kn untilt was full. you'd be crazy not to. is tt nana? [ male announcer ] fedex one rate. simple, ft rate shipping with the reliability of fedex. melissa: the warm walmart to may have claimed its first real victim, and it is a big one. black friday looming, ceo announcing his resignation from the top post at the
the ceo of walmart has suddenly retired. is he a casualty of the warm walmart? remember earlier this year when analysts said the housing market was finally recovering. the rebound in did back in may. pending home sales have dropped to a ten month low. we have that gel from miami to lay an all-out about real-estate market five coming up. ♪ ♪ hmm. ♪ mm-hmm. [ engine revs ] ♪ [ male announcer ] oh what fun it is to ride. get the mercedes-benz on your wish list at the winter event going on...
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if walmart says so you better listen. but the bottom line is, there's a certain rule. it's uncertainty. there's so much out there about fines, fees and how much it's going to cost and when you're going to have to pay. whenever that's in the air, people are going to take a step back and there will be head winds. whatever numbers come out, it would be more if this wasn't going on. >> sasha, you can blame a lot on obama care, but can you blame this? >> you can blame everything on obama care. it's the scapegoat of the week. but as a standalone it isn't going to hurt. but as a continuation of the debt crisis and government shutdown and this lack of consumer confidence and pessimism and the ability of the government to function and help with the sustained economic recovery, in that way, yes, it does add to it. >> really, gary b., it is all about expectations here. it's hard to quantify how obama care may have people pulling in their purse strings but it's all about expectations. if they're worried and confidence goes down, they don't spend. >> exactly, brenda. i disagree wit
if walmart says so you better listen. but the bottom line is, there's a certain rule. it's uncertainty. there's so much out there about fines, fees and how much it's going to cost and when you're going to have to pay. whenever that's in the air, people are going to take a step back and there will be head winds. whatever numbers come out, it would be more if this wasn't going on. >> sasha, you can blame a lot on obama care, but can you blame this? >> you can blame everything on obama...