Walmart to give additional $390 million bonus to hourly workers

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KYMA, KECY) - Walmart on Tuesday announced plans to distribute another round of bonuses to its thousands of hourly employees working during the pandemic.

The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, reports Walmart, and will add up to more than $390 million.

This bonus is in addition to the nearly $550 million in associate bonuses Walmart has made so far this year.

Walmart says associates must be employed by the company as of June 5 to qualify, and it will pay out on June 25.

“Walmart and Sam’s Club associates continue to do remarkable work, and it’s important we reward and appreciate them,” said John Furner, President and CEO of Walmart U.S.

“All across the country, they’re providing Americans with the food, medicine and supplies they need, while going above and beyond the normal scope of their jobs – diligently sanitizing their facilities, making customers and members feel safe and welcome, and handling difficult situations with professionalism and grace.”