Walmart says it will make 'every effort' to find other roles for disabled workers who had accused the retailer of targeting them as it prepares to eliminate the 'people greeter' job at 1,000 stores.
Greg Foran, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. stores, said in ato store managers Thursday night that “we are taking some specific steps to support” greeters with disabilities. Walmart released the memo publicly.
People with disabilities who have traditionally filled the greeter job at many stores accused Walmart of acting heartlessly. Outraged customers and others started online petitions, formed Facebook support groups and called and emailed Walmart corporate to register their displeasure. Walmart initially told greeters they would have the customary 60 days to land other jobs at the company. Amid the uproar, the company has extended the deadline indefinitely for greeters with disabilities.
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