Black Truckers Sue Wal-Mart
From The New York Times:
Bentonville, Ark. -- Two black truck drivers have filed federal lawsuits against Wal-Mart Stores in Arkansas, arguing that the company discriminated against them by denying them jobs because of their race. Lawyers who filed the suits are seeking class- action status.The discrimination claims are the latest employment-related legal problems confronting the company. It is in the process of contesting a sex discrimination class-action suit filed in 2001. And in March, Wal-Mart agreed to pay a record $11 million to settle accusations that it employed hundreds of illegal immigrants to clean stores.
A Wal-Mart spokesman said the firm would not comment on the lawsuits.blockquote>
Posted by Brendan - July 14, 2005 09:21 AM - In The News