Union secretary wins $206K in race-related suit (UPDATE)
Published: August 10, 2010
Tags: Alexander Phillips, electrician, IBEW, Local 159, Madison Equal Opportunity Commission, Susan Blue, William Harrelson
By Joe Lanane A federal jury recently ruled that Susan Blue, secretary for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 in Madison, was unfairly scrutinized for voicing her dismay over treatment of an independent contractor. The courtroom victory earned her more than $200,000 in damages. Blue defended journeyman electrician Alexander Phillips after his union [...]