Dive Summary:
- Special interest group Progress Texas is urging a boycott of Kroger grocery stores after the company urged the state’s Governor to veto legislation.
- The law was opposed by a number of business groups. It would have allowed employers to fight wage discrimination lawsuits in state courts and allow plaintiffs to collect up to two years back pay.
- The boycott is also targeting Macy’s Department stores.
From the article:
...The Houston Chronicle reported earlier this week that Macy’s and Kroger had joined the Texas Retailers Association, the Texas Association of Business, the National Federation of Independent Business and other regional businesses in urging Gov. Rick Perry to veto the legislation...