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Hunan

Workers turn down Walmart's offer

Walmart employees in Hunan province have voted against a mediation plan by the world's largest retailer over a labor dispute. In an out-of-court settlement, Walmart planned to offer each worker 3,000 yuan ($480) in compensation for legal costs after a two-day arbitration. The dispute arose after Walmart announced on March 5 that it would close its store in Changde on March 19.