I used to be appalled, however not shocked, by David Kroman’s article “Seattle City Light investigation: Group worked drunk, sexually harassed co-workers” (April 10, Native Information). As a pioneer tradeswoman at Metropolis Mild within the 1974 Electrical Trades Trainee program, I can confirm that these issues have existed for a minimum of 40 years. Whereas a lot of my union brothers have been supportive (and sober), this ugly undertow undermined progress then and now.
Each administration and our union, the Worldwide Brotherhood of Electrical Employees Native 77, must take extra management to alter the scenario. It’s vital each to assist the ladies, males of coloration, LGBTQ people and others who get bullied; and to assist the problematic, addicted males.
We who have been preventing for change at all times stated that the management was accountable. In the event that they took these issues critically and insisted on ending harassment — and substance use — they may. If the lads, and their bosses, knew that their careers have been actually on the road, that might be the tip of it.
Granted, that is all tougher now with President Donald Trump within the White Home attempting to make bigotry nice once more, however it may be executed. Let’s not scapegoat anyone. Let’s deliver an finish to harassment and on-the-job ingesting!
Megan Cornish, Seattle
