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Walmart Plans To Phase Out Greeters

Walmart told greeters that their positions would be eliminated on April 26 in favor of an expanded, more physically demanding “customer host” role. To qualify, they will need to be able to lift 25-pound packages, climb ladders and stand for long periods. Currently, many of the greeter positions are held by disabled workers, some with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other physical disabilities. who will not meet the requirements for the new position.

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