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Black Employees of NY Fire Dept. Sue over Alleged “Intentional Discrimination”

HeadlineOct 14, 2016

In New York City, 10 black employees of the New York Fire Department have accused the FDNY of “systemic, ongoing, continuous and intentional discrimination.” In a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, they say black employees of the fire department are paid less, passed over for promotions, and are subjected to “workplace harassment and a hostile work environment based upon overt and subtle forms of discrimination.”

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