Walmart raises minimum wage
(CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Walmart is giving some of its U.S. hourly workers a raise.
The company announced Tuesday it was increasing minimum wage employees pay from $12 to $14 an hour.
Walmart says this would bring the average hourly wage up to "more than" $17.50 an hour.
The new pay will start next month.
Walmart also announced it's expanding its associate-to-driver program, to help workers earn a commercial driver's license to become a Walmart truck driver.
In addition, the retail giant is adding new college degrees to its Live Better-U education program.
Both part-time and full-time associates can participate for free tuition.
