McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
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McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions.

Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions.

McDonald’s is the latest big company to shift its tactics in the wake of the 2023 ruling and a conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Walmart, John Deere, Harley-Davidson and others rolled back their DEI initiatives last year.

  • Optional@lemmy.world
    21·
    4 days ago

    You think the administration would somehow punish organizations to continue with DEI programs?

    . . . Yes? What are their (in this case, McD) political goals? Deny them. Extort them for millions. Support their incompetent more right-wing competitors.

    • III@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      …make a small comment on social media about it, leading to a boycott from their fevered masses and 4 weeks of nonstop conservative media coverage about how despicable of a company they are.

      Let’s not forget the tools they already use.