Walmart to Raise Starting Hourly Wages to $14 From $12

Walmart Inc. said it is raising wages for its U.S. hourly workers at a time when the market remains tight for front-line staff. Starting next month, Walmart’s U.S.
Link: Walmart to Raise Starting Hourly Wages to $14 From $12 - WSJ

Not too surprising as it’s been difficult to recruit workers for some time, and Amazon has had a higher amount.

I cant imagine Walmart doing this in the 2000’s - they have definitely become a better corporate citizen.