Wal-Mart Memo Suggests Ways to Cut Employee Benefit Costs

Just a few days ago Wal-Mart announced plans to reduce health care costs for employees. This may not have been the whole story.

Today, the New York Times has news of efforts to cut back on employee health care benefits. A memo to Wal-Mart's board proposes ways to limit health care costs, including discouraging unhealthy job applicants.

This latest news is in line with the current trend in

Back in business...

Okay, I've been MIA for a few weeks. I decided to take a break from publishing this blog because of several personal commitments.

Anyway, I am resuming publication this week. Initially, I'll post once or twice a week. I'll continue to post daily on my other blog - The Katrina Memo.

There are a number of emerging issues of concern to working people that I'll be addressing.