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BLAME GAME: WestJet’s cramped seats, Walmart’s exec planning, SEC proxy voting, Netflix movie list
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DAMION
MLK Day:
Incoming Walmart CEO John Furner:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy reminds us blahblahblah.
During our annual MLK Day Celebration, we reflected on blahblahblah. We care for people. Blahblahblah We strive to be honest, fair, and courageous. And we put others first in the work we do to help people live better.
When we lead with care, show respect and do what’s right, we honor Dr. King’s legacy through action and continue building a Walmart that reflects our purpose and values.
Walmart: $27,408,854, the fiscal 2025 annual total compensation of our median associate was $29,469, and the ratio of these amounts was 930:1.
By 11:14 AM: He has earned $29,469 (the median worker’s entire year of labor).
Total Earnings by MLK Day: ~$1,425,000
That $1.4 million is equivalent to the lifetime earnings of 48 median Walmart associates (assuming each works for one year at $29,469)
As of January 20, 2026, the combined net worth of the Walton family has reached a historic $513.4 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg and Forbes data.
As of January 2026, the Walton family collectively receives approximately $3.4 billion per year in dividends from Walmart.
Per Day: The family earns roughly $9.27 million every day just by owning the stock.
Per Hour: They earn about $386,000 per hour, 24 hours a day.
King was literally campaigning for a living wage in Memphis when he was shot by the FBI. your move, walmart CEO John Furner
WHO DO YOU BLAME?
WestJet reverses cramped seating layout after viral videos show passengers' knees pressed against seats.
In the reconfigured layout, which rolled out in late October on select Boeing 737s, space between rows was reduced to 28 inches to accommodate an extra row of seats. WestJet also made economy class seats non-reclinable, offering passengers the option to pay extra for adjustable seats.
In a news statement, the company said it will reverse what it called the "densified seating" by removing the additional row of seats.
WHO DO YOU BLAME?
Samantha