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October 14, 2016

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