Staff Reports
In the latest drama from the LA County Department of Public Health, it seems like the big cheese, Barbara Ferrer, tried to hush up some employee complaints about the tragic suicide of Heather Hughes. RedState’s got the scoop on a meeting where Ferrer supposedly played the role of the big bad wolf, trying to shush up those willing to speak out about the workplace woes that may have contributed to Hughes’ passing.
Inside the Meeting Where LA County's Ferrer Tried to Silence Co-Workers of Employee Who Committed Suicidehttps://t.co/Rr5wXmM6lf
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Now, I don’t know about you, but if my boss was trying to sweep things under the rug like last year’s dust bunnies, I’d be fuming hotter than a jalapeño on Taco Tuesday. It’s like, come on Ferrer, we’re tired of the same old song and dance routine. Workers had grievances piled higher than a DC politician’s promises, and all Ferrer seemed to do was tap dance around addressing the real issues, like denying workers their basic rights and needs.
Seems like Ferrer was playing fast and loose with the facts too, claiming there was some ongoing investigation when there really wasn’t. Talk about a cover-up worse than a kid hiding veggies at the dinner table. And to top it off, when workers raised concerns about workplace violence and denied accommodations, all Ferrer had to offer was a lukewarm cup of “we’ll look into it.” That’s about as helpful as a broken pencil in a pop quiz.
And don’t even get me started on the lack of PPE at Chiquita Canyon. It’s like they’re sending their workers into a toxic waste zone without the proper gear. That’s about as smart as a cat trying to herd mice. Ferrer needs to step up and take responsibility for the mess instead of passing the buck like a hot potato.
In the end, it looks like Ferrer and the DPH/EH leadership team were playing a game of “duck and cover” instead of addressing the real issues at hand. It’s time for some real change to happen, not just empty promises and bureaucratic runaround. Here’s hoping the folks at the LA County Department of Public Health start walking the walk instead of just talking the talk.
