Tomorrow morning, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, a sex discrimination class action against the retail giant. This is a landmark case in the fight for a fair America, and could have far-reaching implications for workers everywhere.Alliance for Justice recently issued a comprehensive report on the background, merits, and legal ramifications of the case. The report is available for download here.
Additional background on Wal-Mart v. Dukes:
- AFJ's Wal-Mart v. Dukes Resource Page
- Suzette Malveaux, Harvard Law & Policy Review
Class Actions at the Crossroads: An Answer to Wal-Mart v. Dukes - Fatima Goss Graves, New Deal 2.0
What's at Stake for Women in Wal-Mart v. Dukes - Andrew Cohen, The Atlantic
Welcome to Wal-Mart: The Biggest Case of the Term - Joan Biskupic, USA Today
Women take case against Wal-Mart to highest court - Robert Barnes, Washington Post
Wal-Mart asks Supreme Court to deny class-action suit by female workers - Justice Watch
Wal-Mart v. Dukes Threatens to Undermine Class Actions as a Tool for Social Justice - Justice Watch
Wal-Mart’s Centralized Corporate Control Spreads Gender Discrimination Throughout the U.S. - Justice Watch
Personal Stories Demonstrate Indignities Female Employees Face at Wal-Mart - Justice Watch
How “The Wal-Mart Way” Ruined Two Women’s Careers - Justice Watch
Shocking Statistics Demonstrate Extent of Nationwide Sexism at Wal-Mart
