Actions

Martin’s will increase minimum wage in June

Posted at 7:37 PM, Apr 15, 2015
and last updated 2015-04-16 07:49:25-04

RICHMOND, Va. — Martin’s grocery will raise starting associate wages to $9 an hour, beginning June 7 this year.  The increase will occur at 197 non-union stores and the company estimated that approximately 10,000 Martin’s part-time associates will be impacted by the increase.

Martin’s, part of Ahold Companies along with Giant, employs 33,000 associates, approximately two-thirds of whom are currently paid more than $9/hour, according to the company.

Martin’s, following the lead of Walmart, McDonald’s and other national retailers, said they believe in “paying competitive wages to attract the best talent.”

“We believe that this is the right thing to do,” said Tom Lenkevich, GIANT/MARTIN’S president.

CBS6-News-at-4pm-and-Jennifer-Hudson-480x360.jpg

Entertainment

Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6!

📱 Download CBS 6 News App
The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more.