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 Gentle within the 1974 Electrical Trades Trainee program, I can confirm that these issues have existed for not less than 40 years. Whereas lots of my union brothers had 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, have to take extra management to vary the state of affairs. It’s necessary each to help the ladies, males of coloration, LGBTQ of us and others who get bullied; and to assist the problematic, addicted males.
We who had been combating for change all the time stated that the management was accountable. In the event that they took these issues significantly and insisted on ending harassment — and substance use — they might. If the boys, and their bosses, knew that their careers had been actually on the road, that might be the top of it.
Granted, that is all more durable now with President Donald Trump within the White Home attempting to make bigotry nice once more, however it may be finished. Let’s not scapegoat anyone. Let’s convey an finish to harassment and on-the-job consuming!
Megan Cornish, Seattle
