Walmart workers to get raises this week

Walmart workers in Maryland are getting a raise this week.

More than 17,000 workers will receive a pay raise in their checks on Thursday, the company said.

It’s part of the company’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in higher pay and better training for employees.

Overall, more than 1.2 million Walmart and Sam’s Club workers nationwide will get a raise.

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