CHICAGO - Chicago union leaders say they've reached an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that would bump pay above minimum wage at a proposed new store on the city's South Side. The Chicago Federation of Labor says starting workers would be paid $8.75 an hour if the store is approved. Illinois' minimum wage is slated to increase from $8 to $8.25 on July 1. The Chicago City Council's Zoning Committee is scheduled to vote on letting Wal-Mart build its second store in the city. Wal-Mart's...
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