Collected Item: “Former Sacramento Firefighter Accuses Department Of Hostile Work Environment”
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Former Sacramento Firefighter Accuses Department Of Hostile Work Environment
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From the article: Jaymes Butler is one of two African-American captains within the Sacramento Fire Department. He says he’s not surprised by Lewis’s allegations.
“Do I believe it? Yes, I do believe it. Because this is what happens when you don’t recruit a diverse department,” Butler said.
The Sacramento Fire Department is made up of roughly 700 personnel and nearly 70% of them are white men.
“Once the experiences he shared became known to the administration they started an investigation with the city’s Equal Opportunity Employment officers. We strive to have a department the mirrors the community we serve. Knowing that we can do better,” department spokesperson Keith Wade said.
“Do I believe it? Yes, I do believe it. Because this is what happens when you don’t recruit a diverse department,” Butler said.
The Sacramento Fire Department is made up of roughly 700 personnel and nearly 70% of them are white men.
“Once the experiences he shared became known to the administration they started an investigation with the city’s Equal Opportunity Employment officers. We strive to have a department the mirrors the community we serve. Knowing that we can do better,” department spokesperson Keith Wade said.
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https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/03/01/desmond-lewis-sacramento-fire-department/?fbclid=IwAR2Wi6uZvYSWNxNwQG8Klh96CI6HJ1y3rOdKWyIpJceOabkBxL2722MaqII
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Laura Haefeli
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2021-03-01