Originally Posted by transplanted (Post 1791157)

I don't have an issue with the EEOC putting out their resolution. I just don't think it's appropriate for the Assistant Commander of a construction unit to put "Black Lives Matter!" as an independent statement in his email to the staff, anymore than if I put "Blue Lives Matter!" as a closing on my own email to my staff (I'm now retired, but if I were still on active duty). That's where my question lies. I'm debating whether or not to report it, and that's why I'm asking for insight... to make sure I'm not over reacting. I'm very on edge lately and have quit watching the news as it just makes me more and more angry every day and it's just not good for my psyche. Thanks for your input.

Originally Posted by Choro&Swing (Post 1791709)

I agree with you, but I wouldn’t be too surprised to find that the person writing the letter has already been reprimanded by his or her boss. To me it's as inappropriate as ending an EEOC litter with “Make America Great Again” or “Hail to the Chief” or whatever. It’s not the right place.

Originally Posted by transplanted (Post 1790930)

My husband is still employed as a federal civil servant. Recently, EEOC came out with a resolution regarding: "In Mourning for the Deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery." no problem here

One of the lines says "WHEREAS Black lives matter:" no problem here

In an email promulgating the resolution as an attachment, the following email is sent out to all staff, civilian and military.

"Subject: EEOC Resolution

Team
The events of recent days reinforce the imperative that we must treat each other with respect, fairly and without biases. Without that, we tear the very fabric that ties us together and the richness gained from the diversity of all people, leveraging the value of different thought, background, culture, lifestyles, and more. For your awareness, I have attached a copy of the resolution from the EEOC issued this this week.

We are stronger together and the CIO team benefits greatly from each team mate.

Black Lives Matter!

V/r
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
Assistant Commander XXXX"

I was fine with the content of the email until the last line before the signature. Is this appropriate to add into an email like a slogan promoting the value of the lives of only part of the staff? It was in the resolution that was sent out - and that's fine, it's EEOC's job to make these resolutions. But is is appropriate for a supervisor to put it into his email in this format?

Thank you for your insight.

Originally Posted by Toymeister (Post 1792091)

Real Federal employee here with four decades in the system, not a poster with a political agenda.

The feds practice racism with impunity, yes as hard as it to belive it is truth. When measured against qualifications required and population in the workforce.

Whites are consistently underhired along with Asians while Blacks are over hired.

This racism is acceptable for some reason and actively encouraged. It does vary from one agency to another.

Originally Posted by sloanst (Post 1791656)

I don't think it is appropriate for any US government agency to promote a Marxist organization.
BLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors "We are Marxists, We are Ideological" - YouTube

Originally Posted by transplanted (Post 1790930)

My husband is still employed as a federal civil servant. Recently, EEOC came out with a resolution regarding: "In Mourning for the Deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery." no problem here

One of the lines says "WHEREAS Black lives matter:" no problem here

In an email promulgating the resolution as an attachment, the following email is sent out to all staff, civilian and military.

"Subject: EEOC Resolution

Team
The events of recent days reinforce the imperative that we must treat each other with respect, fairly and without biases. Without that, we tear the very fabric that ties us together and the richness gained from the diversity of all people, leveraging the value of different thought, background, culture, lifestyles, and more. For your awareness, I have attached a copy of the resolution from the EEOC issued this this week.

We are stronger together and the CIO team benefits greatly from each team mate.

Black Lives Matter!

V/r
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
Assistant Commander XXXX"

I was fine with the content of the email until the last line before the signature. Is this appropriate to add into an email like a slogan promoting the value of the lives of only part of the staff? It was in the resolution that was sent out - and that's fine, it's EEOC's job to make these resolutions. But is is appropriate for a supervisor to put it into his email in this format?

Thank you for your insight.

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1792509)