On February 2nd 2017 I signed a lease beginning on February 15th 2017 and ending on February 28th 2018. On the day the lease was signed, which was the same day the property was toured, Mr Radford informed me that the property was freshly painted and this was why there was no bathroom or bedroom … Continue reading Tenant Testimony: In Regards to Radford Companies’ Severe Negligence
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #9
When I began working for this store it was normal for the store manager to touch me whenever he talked to me. It began with a hand shake and progressed to a hand on my shoulder. A few conversations later it progressed further to a hand on my lower back which stayed there until he … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #9
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #8
I worked at this store for over five years, part time at first and eventually full time through the years. I was promoted into an office/behind the scenes position and dealt frequently with the management and general manager. One evening during the last month I was full time I was in the team member area … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #8
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #7
I first started working at the store when I was 17. One day the general manager decided to give the cashier who sales the most store cards a gift. I had the most store card sales that day so he asked me to meet him in the break room. I saw that he was alone … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #7
Testimony From a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #6
The store manager, and by extension all leadership at the store, was unable to make me feel comfortable as either a worker or a trans person. I tried to bring up the fact that I was transgender with an HR manager during what was basically intake, only to be sidelined with a "put your sex … Continue reading Testimony From a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #6
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #5
I worked at this store part-time and full-time during my employment. Since working there I have witnessed, as well as heard, various issues with the general manager. These include sexual harassment, racist comments, unfair treatment to workers, misogyny, and aggressive/harassing management work style. A couple of instances come to mind that that I will … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #5
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #4
I've been an employee at this store for a couple of years and thought it'd be a great place to work. It is for the most part, except for a couple of complaints here and there about hours or small typical issues. However, the reason I have started to dread going in to work every … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #4
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #3
While holding an HR position I witnessed and experienced sexual discrimination, racial and sexual orientation discrimination, along with class discrimination. I would attempt to make several reports promptly with my HR supervisor but the fear of the general manager finding out the report(s) would never get completed. During a lunch break, I had a cashier … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #3
Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #2
I was hired as a seasonal cashier. During my first couple of weeks there the shift supervisor as well as the security guard had talked about "a party" for all of the new hires at the general manager’s house. Turns out it was a joke, to try and freak the new people out. The following … Continue reading Testimony from a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #2
Testimony From a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #1
Ten years ago I started what I hoped would be my last job, until retiring. As with all jobs I've had, I gave it 110%. I worker for six years, full time and received full benefits. On the first day, during orientation I was shown an anti-union video. Having worked the previous four years for … Continue reading Testimony From a Worker at a Local Big Box Store #1