far below a livable wage. just last week, congressman jan schakowsky called walmart executives, quote, welfare king, and told us walmart benefits from public programs that support, quote, their poverty wage employees. it's a criticism echoed by some union groups and other democrats. walmart ceo calls it unfair and misinformed. >> a pro union point of view and with a specific and particular agenda. we're no different than any other retailer in america. we provide opportunities for people to join the company and to grow. the level of subsidy that exists is an issue that the government decides. >> a familiar walmart talking point, 75% of store managers started as hourly associates. >> the issue isn't where you start. it's where you go to once you've started, the mobility. so raising the minimum wage will change the starting wage, but it won't adjust where people can go