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Abused Worker Answers 3

What happened? 

I was working for a non-unionized supplier contracted by a Fortune 500 company located in Warren, MI. I was assigned a task without being informed that it required safety gloves and full-face protective gear. As a result, I sustained chemical burns to my face—an injury that continues to cause irritation and long-term discomfort.
What would you like to see happen? 

I want the employer to be held accountable for their negligence and forced to revise their safety practices. No worker should be put at risk because of poor communication or a disregard for basic protective standards.
How do you think others can help? 

Others can help by advocating for stronger worker safety regulations, supporting policies that ensure transparency in workplace hazards, and promoting compensation systems for those who suffer unnecessary harm while on the job.

Victim of Supervisors Re-Wording Of Complaint Answers 3 

What happened?
I reported a customer who repeatedly used an ethnic slur—five separate times. When I stood up to the insult, the customer accepted the challenge and faced consequences. But during the investigation, I discovered my boss had altered and minimized my original complaint, distorting the truth of what I experienced.
What would I like to see happen?
I’d like a secure, independent service where employees can submit complaints in their own words—time-stamped, preserved, and accessible upon request. This would ensure that the original account remains intact and unaltered, protecting both the employee and the integrity of the process.
How can others help?
By acknowledging the risks of employer-only complaint systems. We need to advocate for transparent, third-party channels that empower employees to speak freely and be heard accurately. Awareness is the first step toward accountability.

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