By Canadian Press

Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash ‘appreciation’ bonus as COVID-19 surges

Dec 4, 2020 | 11:52 AM

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Walmart Canada says it will be giving its workers new cash bonuses for their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.

The retailer says more than 85,000 full-time and part-time employees will receive an “appreciation bonus payment” on Dec. 11.

The company says full-time staff will receive $250 while part-time staff will receive $150.

Horacio Barbeito, president and CEO of Walmart Canada, says the store’s associates have stepped up and gone “above and beyond” to serve customers during extraordinary times.

The move follows similar announcements made by other retailers in recent weeks and could put pressure on other companies to offer so-called hero pay as the second wave of COVID-19 surges across much of the country.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2020.

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