Wage increase announced for Walmart employees in Canada

Walmart Canada employees should soon see wage increases on their paycheques.

The company will allocate an additional $92 million in pay increases for eligible supply chain hourly and frontline management, and retail hourly associates, Walmart said in a press release this week.

Earlier this year, Walmart Canada announced $53 million for higher wages for store associates, the release stated.

“As a people-led, tech-powered, omnichannel retailer, we’re proud to offer wages that are market competitive or better – and our benefit plans are some of the best in the Canadian market,” said AnnMarie Mercer, chief people officer, Walmart Canada.

“Investing in our people is an ongoing and important part of making sure we continue to attract great associates who want to stay and grow with us.”

The announcement comes after workers at Walmart’s Mississauga warehouse voted in favour of unionizing becoming the first in Canada to do so.

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Walmart Canada associates can also get an annual incentive bonus aligned with company performance, the release states.

Benefit coverage includes enhanced prescription drug coverage, health and dental, fertility treatment and mental health care. Employees can access free and confidential 24/7 virtual care, employee assistance programs, and well-being programs through TELUS Health.

They get a 10 per cent discount on groceries and general merchandise sold at Walmart stores and on Walmart.ca

And there is a deferred profit-sharing retirement plan and a discounted stock purchase program.