The US Labor Department is suing one of the country’s biggest food distributors for discrimination at its Lumberton facility.
The US Labor Department has filed an administrative complaint and a lawsuit against Nash Finch Company – the second largest wholesale food distributor in the country. The Labor Department says Nash Finch has repeatedly violated the law over the years – promoting policies that created an un-even playing field for women, minorities and veterans. At the Lumberton facility – the Labor Department found Nash Finch hired only six percent of qualified female applicants versus 26 percent of qualified male applicants during a six month period. The Labor Department is seeking lost wages and benefits for more than 80 people and job offers for a dozen more. There is also a move to cancel Nash Finch’s federal contracts until its hiring practices are resolved. The company provides goods and services to more than 200 military bases.