Exploring the EEOC's History and Challenges with a Personal Touch
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I submitted my own words to the New York EEOC
I presented my NYS WCAL Judge's decision to the NY EEOC
I delivered a letter from MetLife Disability to the NY EEOC
I provided a medical letter from Dr. Lippe to the NY EEOC
I presented my Next Step Program certificate to the NY EEOC
I submitted ten faxes to the NY EEOC
I provided seven USPS green cards to the NY EEOC
The NY EEOC issued a letter stating no reasonable cause (surprise!)
I lodged a written complaint with the EEOC Director OFM
The EEOC Director OFM never responded to me (of course!)
In May 2016, MetLife Disability provided me with an update
p.s.
The NY EEOC never interviewed me (ha ha ha)
The NY EEOC never interviewed my witness (Dr. Lippe)
The NY EEOC never interviewed my witness (CWA union 1104)
The NY EEOC never interviewed my witness (MetLife Disability)
In other words...
Obama’s EEOC approved 587,032 "no reasonable cause" letters (2009–2017)
Obama: "There’s going to be somebody who is going to stand up for you and your family. I want to let all of you know..."
Title VII enforcement by the EEOC has been ineffective for decades
Questions arise about the effectiveness of EEOC staffing
Are lawmakers champions of civil rights or merely pretenders?
Are they the three stooges?
If they are three stooges, are they also three dinosaurs?
EEOCgate: Nixon’s EEOC versus Trump’s EEOC
In 1974, Nixon had 2,416 EEOC staff members
Debtgate: Why are we $20 trillion in debt?
If we’ve entrusted you with $60 trillion in tax revenue since WWII?
Heightgate: If Obama is 6' 1/2", then Trump is 6' 1/2"**
Dear White House, should SNL discuss Trump’s height?
OSHAgate: In 2017, 4,500 Americans died on the job
If OSHA was created to eliminate workplace fatalities, why is there still a problem?
The Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a bipartisan entity made up of five presidentially appointed members.
EEOC Budget and Staffing History (1980 to Present)
The continuing resolution passed by Congress on March 21, 2013, allocated an annual budget of $370 million.
History of EEOC (1965 — Tim Golden)
Sworn in on June 2, 1965, with only a month to establish a significant civil rights enforcement agency from scratch.
Thirty days before Enforcement Day, the EEOC had no leadership, staff, or office.
“If we don’t deliver, then the EEOC is just a shell and a sham.” — Clarence Thomas
EEOC's Performance and Impact
The agency's effectiveness has been questioned for years due to chronic understaffing and budget limitations.
Obama's Commitment to Change
"On Nov. 4, we must stand up and say: Eight is enough." - U.S. Senator Barack Obama, DNC, August 28, 2008
From 2001 to 2008, the EEOC lost 25% of its workforce along with critical investigators.
The EEOC Case Dumping Scandal (1965 — Tim Golden)
The EEOC has faced allegations of case dumping to manipulate year-end statistics.
EEOC's Budget and Staffing History (1980 to Present)
The EEOC’s funding issues have persisted, impacting its ability to address workplace discrimination effectively.
Final Thoughts
As the EEOC approaches its anniversary, the backlog of discrimination claims continues to be a pressing issue.
Thank you, Gabrielle Martin, for your advocacy in exposing these issues.