Expect Wal-Mart to Add Retail Jobs in Chicago
Monday, June 21st, 2010A Chicago city official is hinting that Wal-Mart plans on opening new stores, leading many to believe that if so, the retail giant will add hundreds of retail jobs in Chicago.
The alderman, named Anthony Beale, said he was planning a big announcement regarding Wal-Mart soon.
But others are skeptical since no other union officials have heard of any solid plans, only whispered rumors.
Beale has set up a press conference to discuss the matter, but he has no specified what he will discuss.
Chicago’s City Council has mulled over decisions in the past to build Wal-Marts in areas around Chicago, leading to a meeting with Wal-mart and union officials. However, no deal was reached.
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