Protestantism

» Migisi - dilemna

In response to dilemna posted by redback:
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If one can't help today's victim, look to get processes in place to avoid it happening again.... I found some major US companies do get regularly noticed by EEO authorities.
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Indeed! Years ago (actually, decades now), I filed an EEO complaint against my country town for wage discrimination. I was the town's first female police officer. Unknown to me for two years, I'd been paid $1.68 less an hour than a male with the same time-in-grade and job duties. Back then, $1.68 was a lot. The police commission's excuse? "The men have families to support." I reminded them that I was a ~single~ mother of two - that their single no-child officers were being paid more than me - and besides, one's number of dependents should have no bearing on wages. The town righted its wrong without litigation, and I received my retro pay. However, the work environment became SO hostile to me that I quit a year later -- for my mental health and safety (imagine calling for 'back up', and it arriving late, if at all). I could've filed a subsequent complaint (retribution against me because of my EEO suit), but it would've been hard to prove. And to what end?
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The next female officer (a friend of mine) they hired two years later did benefit from my EEO action. So, good did come from it for my uniformed sisters.

-- posted by Migisi