Cincinnati Water Works Employees Claim Discrimination

Reported by: Jenell Walton
First posted: 7/25/2006 5:31:26 PM

The City of Cincinnati is facing a lawsuit from several employees from the Water Works division.

The employees claim managers and supervisors have openly discriminated against African-American employees for several years.

"It's in your face racism. They do everything but call you the "n" word," said Water Works employee Eric Crutchfield.

"It happens to a lot of us African-Americans. We've been treated differently and it's blantant and they don't care."

They also claim white employees with less experience are often given promotions over more qualified African-Americans. [:D]

The employees are seeking over $100,000 in compensation as well as diversity training for management.

Full article -- http://www.wcpo.com/news/2006/local/07/25/water_works.html