Walmart was under pressure to raise its wages...and they did a year ago.

the aftermath

the walmart I use in sparks nv always had a rectangular area with about 8 registers for self checkout..one one trouble shooting cashier available to float between registers and handle issues.

Just this last week they got rid of the 20 item or less cashier manned registered and made them self serve. 3 checkouts turn into 6 registers because a customer can stand on either side of a checkout isle with a register on either side. Its much more efficient use of space.

And who knows how many cashiers were let go, or reduced from full time to part time.

I always use self checkout. I have never stood on line at walmart for the last 6-7 years.

So it seems they are finding ways of making up that extra salary expense.

pretty cool...so all the workers outside protesting across the country for a "living wage" and feeling like they made a real difference in their protest.....have seen reality set in.

careful what you protest about/

Mcdonalds is moving toward self ordering kiosks as well..with less cashiers needed. Just order, pay the machine, and wait for your number to be called.