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Supreme Court / Women vs. Walmart / Glass Ceiling #990980

ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011
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(Studio: Diane Sawyer) Report introduced.

(Studio: Terry Moran) The sex discrimination case before the Supreme Court brought by women against Walmart examined; scenes shown of a protest on the court plaza; questions from Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anthony Kennedy and Antonin Scalia and answers from the Walmart attorney quoted. [Walmart vice president Gisel RUIZ†- criticizes the plaintiffs' case.] [Plaintiff Betty DUKES†- reacts.]

(Studio: Diane Sawyer) Census Bureau numbers on the wage gap for women in the workforce cited.

(New York: Sharyn Alfonsi) Women and the glass ceiling featured; details given about the cases of Patagonia, Marriott and McDonald's where women stay and excel as executives. [Patagonia worker Carla HUEY‡- lists her promotions.] [Working Mothers Media president Carol EVANS†- comments.]

Reporter(s):
Sawyer, Diane;
Moran, Terry;
Alfonsi, Sharyn
Duration:
00:05:10

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