Walmart: Too Big To Sue

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As the Supreme Court on Monday derailed claims of gender discrimination by scores of women workers at Walmart stores, the American labor movement absorbed yet another substantial blow.In recent years, class-action lawsuits have been employed by workers -- particularly lower-wage workers -- as a substitute for the force that collective bargaining once held in an era of broader union representation: By banding together in large-scale lawsuits, workers have effectively organized themselves into unified, powerful voices, gaining leverage in negotiations with management.More...