Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Wal-Mart Takes Hits on Worker Treatment, Feb. 10, 2003; pp. 1B-2B.
"There's more to Wal-Mart than bare-bones pricing and a familiar yellow smiling face. The megaretailer is also getting an unwelcome reputation for the way it treats its employees." (USA TODAY) This article discusses pending lawsuits that claim "Wal-Mart discriminates against women, underpays workers and uses illegal tactics to kill unionization efforts."
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Actions and defenses Employee fringe benefits Equal pay for equal work Insurance--Health--Costs Labor unions--Organizing Overtime Pay equity Sex discrimination against women Sex discrimination in employment