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Letter: Impressed by visit to Columbia Walmart

By Mary Knight

After holding off as long as I could, I went to Walmart late Saturday afternoon. What a trip!!! The store was busy, but not crowded--customers were very considerate and careful about social distancing. The employees stocking the shelves were working their tails off, but very pleasant about pointing out product locations.

I found everything I needed, with the exception of you-know-what. Checkout was smooth and my cashier, Tammy, was very careful and clever about bagging my order--a large one, after 2 weeks of no grocery shopping.

Thanks to all the Walmart employees--you are doing a great job, under very stressful conditions. And your efforts are most appreciated.



The frosting on the cake is an article I just read online from the Washington Post. Reporter Taylor Telford says that Walmart will soon start checking workers temps, and provide masks and gloves. AND "Walmart said its employees are eligible for as much as two weeks paid leave if they are required to quarantine and that absences would not be held against them." Wouldn't it be great if every company had the resources, the will, and the smarts to treat its employees this way? Thanks. --Mary


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