Michael1942's Blog

Why is the SUL allowing the constant harassment of employees who unionized at the Springfield Urban League? The SUL has systematically hounded employees who are pro union while under the legal sanction of the National Labor Relations Board. This is a United States Government agency which sanctioned and approved the election. The upper (mis) management of SUL has determined that they are above the law and continually prey on the Head Start workers to cause fear in the ranks and stall on creating a contract for the workers as mandated by the Labor Board. This entire show is orchestrated by the upper management and carried out by underlings who maintain favor on the backs of their fellow workers. This entire charade is designed to continue business as usual while denigrating the Head Start program and it’s clients. Apparently this behavior is condoned by the Regional and State Head Start and Urban Leagues as they do not seem to be concerned enough to take even a cursory glance at the situation. The only positive outcome of this will be the completion of a contract and the cessation of the systematic harassment of the workers. The purpose of Head Start is as the name implies, a Head Start for the preschool children along with at least 2 decent meals and a nurturing learning environment. The program has become a personal ATM for the management of Head Start and the SUL administrators whose job is to safeguard and properly spend the funds allocated for the community. The buildings housing Head Start have been closed for mold, lead and lack of heat at various times but apparently the major concern is to keep the attendance rolls up to whatever is required to keep the funds flowing regardless of the effect on the teachers and their charges.