Here’s the latest.
It looks like SEIU’s Caleb
Jennings -- who worked closely with SEIU EVP Scott Courtney -- may fight his
firing by Mary Kay Henry. Jennings calls the firing “unjustified” in comments to the Chicago Sun-Times.
What about the problems
of harassment inside SEIU?
Jennings points the
finger at SEIU and its top officials for “the systemic abuse that has been going
on within the institution.”
Here’s an excerpt
from the article. (Stefano Esposito and Mitchell Armentrout, “Union
organizer fired from ‘Fight for 15’ minimum wage group,” Chicago Sun-Times)
“I support the ongoing investigations and I’m against any workplace sexual misconduct and abuse,” Jennings said in an email. “My hope is that SEIU focuses on the systemic abuse that has been going on within the institution, rather than focusing on their public relations damage control. My employment was severed with SEIU without cause, was unjustified, and I am exploring all my options.”
In response to Jennings' comments, an SEIU
spokeswoman said the union “can’t comment on HR-related matters, or any details
regarding our ongoing internal investigation,” according to the Sun-Times.
