The Chatham Market Wal‐Mart will bring Chicago’s South Side access to good paying jobs in a challenging economic time.

Unemployment in Chicago has risen to 10.6%; a 25‐year high. The economic downturn is affecting communities across the country and the communities of South Side Chicago are no exception.

As unemployment increases in our communities, our Alderman should know that they can Vote for Jobs on Chicago’s South Side by voting to approve a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Chatham.

Wal-Mart’s success on Chicago’s West Side is evidence of the positive impact the South Side can expect.

Wal-Mart’s Proven Economic Boost to Communities

• 400 new jobs planned at the Chatham Wal-Mart store.
• Almost 27,000 Chicago residents applied to work at Wal-Mart’s Evergreen Park location
• More retailers are committed to Chatham Market if a Wal-Mart Supercenter is approved, meaning even more jobs.
• A real career track - 60% of Wal-Mart associates are full time employees and are eligible to receive full health care and retirement benefits as well as annual bonuses.
• Local management team - 75% of Wal-Mart’s Chicagoland management team  started off as an hourly Wal-Mart associate.
• Millions of dollars will be spent on construction of the new store that will  benefit our building trade unions and minority owned construction companies.
• Additional business opportunities for Wal-Mart’s 2,700+ suppliers in Illinois.