Oregon Labor Commissioner Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Daimler Trucks
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
The alleged violations include Daimler employees using racial slurs to refer to African American colleagues and one employee threatening a black co-worker with a noose saying that he'd "drag him behind a car," according to Bureau of Labor and Industries spokesperson, Charlie Burr.
Avakian's complaint comes as five Daimler employees have alleged unlawful discrimination at its North Portland facility earlier this year. The commissioner's complaint includes charges that the company failed to take appropriate corrective action to address the racially-motivated behavior.
The agency has launched an investigation that will determine whether the company subjected minority employees to a hostile work environment, discrimination based on national origin and threats of physical violence, according to Burr.
“No employee in Oregon should have to face racial discrimination and intimidation,” Avakian said. “We are committed to a thorough investigation and aggressive prosecution if we find substantial evidence.”
Daimler was not immediately available for comment.
Oregon law empowers the commissioner to file a complaint on behalf of citizens when the commissioner has reason to believe an unlawful practice. The Daimler complaint is the sixth commissioner’s complaint filed by Avakian.
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