rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/petition/stop-seiu-local-1s-unjust-discipline-for-protected-sick-time?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-petition-area-stop-seiu-local-1s-unjust-discipline-for-protected-sick-time' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> TNG-CWA Local 34071 https://actionnetwork.org/groups/tng-cwa-local-34071 https://actionnetwork.org//images/generic_facebook.jpg SEIU Local 1's Managment has refused to rescind discipline for Char Goolsby, a 5 year external organizer in Detroit, who has been suffering from an autoimmune disease in addition to a recent battle with cancer. In late October, Char sought FMLA (protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act) for her autoimmune disease and a week later she received discipline for "excessive/patterned absenteeism" despite her FMLA being retroactive.   We don't understand why management is blatantly disregarding federal protections for employees with medical conditions and choosing to discipline rather than support employees going through a difficult time.   Stand with Char while she fights for her health and call on SEIU Local 1 Managment to start acting like a union by supporting their dedicated staff and respecting FMLA! Today is Char, tomorrow it could be you! https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-seiu-local-1s-unjust-discipline-for-protected-sick-time