The United States Postal Service (USPS) is facing accusations of retaliation, harassment and intimidation from a longtime employee who alleges she experienced racism on the job.
Carla Thomas Vinson has worked for the USPS in Gainesville, Florida, for about 26 years. Everything changed last February.
Vinson, who is African American, overheard two white colleagues in conversation. Both used racial slurs, according to Vinson and a legal filing submitted by the USPS – which one of them would later repeat to her, directly, when recounting the exchange.
In an interview with the Guardian, Vinson claimed she had been subjected to “stalking, intimidation, bullying” after she complained about the incident. “I feel as though a company that I have invested so many years in has failed me,” she said.
The USPS declined to comment. “It is USPS policy not to comment on pending litigation or internal personnel matters,” a spokesperson said.
As many of you know, I was the USPS employee featured in The Guardian for speaking out about the harassment and retaliation I endured. Despite the documented evidence and the impact this had on my career and health, the Administrative Judge dismissed my EEOC case without granting me a hearing.
This is exactly why so many federal employees stay silent — the system is designed to exhaust you before justice is ever considered. I’m not done fighting, and I will continue to speak out so no one else has to go through what I did.” GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
One of the Most Toxic, Hostile workplaces in the country
If people really knew what it is like to work at USPS
They would be shocked!!!
Keep Fighting Sister!!!!
Thank you 🙏🏾