Sexual Harassment Working Group
@harassment_free
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Former Legislative Staffers fighting for a #HarassmentFreeAlbany and #HarassmentFreeNY SexualHarassmentWorkingGroup@gmail
New York
Joined June 2018
🧵Statement from the Sexual Harassment Working Group in response to Speaker Heastie’s abandonment of the Assembly’s impeachment investigation upon the Governor’s resignation taking effect on August 25: https://t.co/V90Gu2Vfmc
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NEW: We asked AG Tish James to ensure that tax-payer funded legal defense payments aren't used to bully victims of sexual harassment. Read our letter, supporting @harassment_free's work on this important issue.👇
reinventalbany.org
As covered by Politico New York Playbook, we sent the following letter to Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, asking the Attorney General to address the well-documented...
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Our groups @CitizensUnionNY @NYCBarAssn @NYPIRG @harassment_free @ReinventAlbany filed a new amicus brief to the NY Court of Appeals supporting the constitutionality of @NYSCOELIG , stating their appointment process is clearly lawful 👩‍⚖️ Check it out ⤵️ https://t.co/h9YTAWMs2r
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Every individual in the workforce deserves a secure and respectful environment. Every individual who abuses their authority must face the consequences. It is the responsibility of those in leadership positions to ensure this happens.” /END #HarassmentFreeAlbany
#HarassmentFreeNY
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We may never truly comprehend the number of dedicated public servants we lose each year b/c they are forced to make the impossible choice between preserving their integrity and advancing their careers.
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Additionally, leadership must thoroughly examine and reinforce chamber regulations intended to shield staffers from this type of mistreatment. NY's political environment often fosters & sometimes even promotes toxic, hostile, and retaliatory workplaces.
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The allegations against Senator Mannion are grave and must not be ignored. The Senate Ethics Committee must initiate an immediate investigation that safeguards the staffers' identities while acknowledging the trauma they have endured.
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...especially when the perpetrator holds a position of power. However, holding power abusers accountable without fear of reprisal should be the norm, not the exception.
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“The graphic accounts detailed in the former staffers' joint letter regarding Sen. John Mannion are absolutely appalling and deeply troubling. We fully support the writers and unequivocally believe them. It takes immense courage to publicly disclose such traumatic experiences...
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🧵After learning about the very serious allegations against New York State Senator John Mannion, the Sexual Harassment Working Group released the following statement:
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Today, NY passed the #FashionWorkersAct! Thank you, @bradhoylman & @karinesreyes87 for being our champions, my colleague @syddgio, team @JessSchafroth @AmandaLCav @agrenell @beckytalksfast, our @modelallianceny Worker Council & everyone else who made this possible. We did it!
A note from our Founder & Executive Director @saraziff 🧵 I'm overjoyed to share that today, for the first time, the New York Assembly and Senate both passed the #FashionWorkersAct! Now, the bill heads to @GovKathyHochul's desk to sign it into law.
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NEW: Groups ask for @NewYorkStateAG appeal to be granted, and Court of Appeals to swiftly decide NYS ethics commission case. The alarming logic of the recent appellate decision would create an imperial Governor. https://t.co/ZM9ZdJx2yQ
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A big deal! Too often NDAs and non-disparagement agreements prevent survivors from coming forward. It's time to ban them in NY. My bill A2555A with @agounardes would allow us to do so and protect victims @LiftOurVoicesUS @harassment_free
Nondisparagement, Nondisclosure Clauses 'Impermissible When Used to Silence Victims' Under NJLAD
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The traumatic & financial impacts of sexual harassment cannot be overstated. Here in NY, the Legislature has passed numerous reforms since 2018, mostly due to the advocacy of survivors and @harassment_free. These oversights in access to justice must be tackled next.
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Contradictions of NY state laws means Cuomo—a confirmed harasser can be reimbursed for his court costs while survivors are confined by anti-corruption laws from accepting pro bono representation in any proceeding. More from me & the @NWDefenseLeague:
timesunion.com
State workers who want to pursue workplace harassment claims can find themselves blocked...
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Must read by @EricaForNY of @harassment_free and Emma Davidson Tibbs of @NWDefenseLeague about the immense barriers victims of harassment perpetrated by state officials hit when seeking justice. https://t.co/XnO990ybRk
timesunion.com
State workers who want to pursue workplace harassment claims can find themselves blocked...
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Fully funded ethics agencies are the first line of defense against corruption. We and @harassment_free @LWVNYS @commoncauseny @NYPIRG @CitizensUnionNY are calling for robust funding for @NYSCOELIG & NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct in the NYS budget. https://t.co/S18lp42BHy
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@GovKathyHochul I wrote so much about this when I was still reporting. Congrats to @AravellaSimotas and Lydia Cuomo, in particular, who pushed this bill for years. Lydia relived her brutal attack to make the compelling case and Aravella was a bulldog on it during her time in the NYS Assembly
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We stan @AravellaSimotas đź–¤
@GovKathyHochul I wrote so much about this when I was still reporting. Congrats to @AravellaSimotas and Lydia Cuomo, in particular, who pushed this bill for years. Lydia relived her brutal attack to make the compelling case and Aravella was a bulldog on it during her time in the NYS Assembly
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Shout out to the survivor advocates, especially Lydia Cuomo, who willingly relived their trauma to help legislators understand the importance of this bill. 🖤💪
NEW: I just signed the Rape is Rape bill, which strengthens New York’s laws to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. By calling out these vile and horrific acts for what they are, we help survivors reclaim their power and dignity.
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Cuomo enacted this carefully-worded law right after the resurgence of the #MeToo movement. The Sexual Harassment Working Group knew it would do nothing to hold abusers accountable, and now we've seen it in action. We're still fighting for a #HarassmentFreeAlbany.
Cuomo’s campaign gets $565,000 from taxpayers. And more is on the way. https://t.co/cUlBOVWlN8 via @politico
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