It sounds more to me like they're offering college credit and improved healthcare plans; both of which are expensive and something you'd want. The coursera thing isn't the main benefit at all
> The company told retail and corporate staff this week that it will increase benefits for outside educational classes and health care, according to people familiar with the matter. Workers will get more funds to pursue coursework, and employees in some states will be able to access new health plan benefits,
If you read the article they are offering better healthcare options in a few states (not the one where the upcoming union vote is) and to pay for their tuition reimbursement in advance rather than as a reimbursement. The Coursera thing is in fact the main new/universal benefit.
> The company told retail and corporate staff this week that it will increase benefits for outside educational classes and health care, according to people familiar with the matter. Workers will get more funds to pursue coursework, and employees in some states will be able to access new health plan benefits,