The co-chairs of the Congressional Labor Caucus have expressed concerns over reports of retaliation from Development Finance Corporation (DFC) management against employees who are involved in union organizing and whistleblower activity.
In a letter to DFC CEO Scott Nathan, Reps. Donald Norcross, Debbie Dingell, Steven Horsford, and Mark Pocan mentioned a recent DFC Office of Inspector General report confirming a whistleblower retaliation case and the fact that a full report of the findings regarding the incident was never released.
“Additionally, we have received reports of retaliation against employees, including union officers, for engaging in labor organizing activities that are legally protected under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute,” said the co-chairs. “Not only would such retaliation be illegal, but such actions would also fly in opposition to the Biden Administration’s stated goal of being the most pro-labor Administration in history. Taken together, we are concerned about a pattern of prohibited retaliation against workers at the DFC and urge DFC management to swiftly correct this issue.”
The lawmakers also requested a report on what steps DFC management is taking to address the issues to make sure retaliation doesn’t continue.
“It is critical that DFC management respects employees’ organizing and whistleblower rights, and we urge you to investigate and address these concerning allegations as soon as possible,” they wrote.
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