JUST IN: Black Workers Sue Walmart For Their Employee Background Check Policy
A class action lawsuit was filed Thursday against Walmart for firing Black workers with criminal records.
Former workers, attorneys, and advocates gathered in Federal Plaza downtown Chicago Thursday morning to talk about it.
“Having a record does not define you or your character,” said Marcos Ceniceros, with Warehouse Workers for Justice. “It should not determine your worth, and it certainly shouldn’t be used as an excuse to fire Black workers trying to build a better life.”