Fired Black Workers Sue Walmart Over Criminal Background Checks
27th June 2025
A class action lawsuit was filed Thursday against Walmart for firing Black workers with criminal records. The suit follows years of accusations by progressive organizations claiming that Walmart has “shown a pattern of firing qualified Black workers” because of past involvement with the legal system – a practice they say perpetuates “racial and economic inequality”.
Maybe they just don’t want to hire criminals. Can’t say that I blame them.
“Having a record does not define you or your character,” said Marcos Ceniceros, with Warehouse Workers for Justice.
No. It illustrates the character you have. Or lack of it.