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Nooses And “Whites Only” Sign Found At GM’s Toledo Plant – Company Offering $25,000 Reward For Information – The Clover Chronicle

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Nooses and a “whites only” sign were recently found at a General Motors production plant in Toledo, Ohio. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz released a letter stating the company is investigating the matter and is offering a $25,000 reward for additional information that leads to the identification of the person(s) responsible. According to the Washington Examiner: Nine black employees sued the plant last month, alleging racial discrimination and harassment, including employees” used of the “N-word,” graffiti that claims a bathroom as “whites only,” nooses hung from the ceiling, and derogatory nicknames. GM has a “zero tolerance” policy for discrimination and racism. The auto manufacturer posted a number of tweets last month regarding the incident as well as its goal to adopt inclusiveness: Hello. We”re outraged that anyone would be subjected to racist behavior. We have zero tolerance for discrimination – this is not who we are. We”re working to drive this out of our workplaces. ^DG – General Motors (@GM) January 20, 2019 As an open, inclusive company, we”re creating an environment where everyone feels valued for who they are. Proud to be recognized by @Bloomberg for leading the way towards an equal workplace. #BloombergGEI https://t.co/bPx9xA8k9E – General Motors (@GM) January 16, 2019 Mayor Kapszukiewicz said he has met with executives from GM North America to discuss the allegations: “During the meeting with GM leadership, I expressed my concern regarding employees feeling safe and supported when reporting these types of incidents and ongoing efforts to ensure a workplace culture that is free from discrimination and has a “no tolerance” policy for racist acts.” Main Image Credit: Toledo Blade 43 views