THE C4C FEDERAL EXCHANGE THE COALITION FOR CHANGE, INC. (C4C) MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ISSN 2375-706X
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August 2015
DEDICATION The August 2015 - "Whistleblower Edition” of the C4C Exchange Newsletter - celebrating brave whistleblowers, is dedicated to C4C member Ms. Musurrat “Roohi” Husain. Our prayers and well wishes are with our beloved member and civil rights activist, who is recovering from brain surgery. [The former employee of the United States Agency for International Development has a lawsuit against her federal employer alleging discrimination. https://casetext.com/case/husain-v-shah]
Picture courtesy of Albert Dixon Jr.
About H.R. 1557 By Tanya Ward Jordan
... Senate Recognizes Whistleblower Appreciation Day By a unanimous resolution, the U.S. Senate declared July 30th as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day." The resolution comes on the anniversary of the very first whistleblower protection law, enacted by the Continental Congress 237 years ago. See resolution by clicking HERE.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII is a law covered by both (b) (10 and (8) of the 5 USC section 2302. See PowerPoint presentation on “whistleblowing.” Also see chart of “whistleblower protection laws. http://www.taterenner.com/ws.pdf http://www.taterenner.com/fedchart.php
The Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act, H.R. 1557, is a bill amending the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR) of 2002. Namely, H.R. 1557 strengthens Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and expands accountability within the Federal government. Representative Elijah Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, introduced H.R. 1557 on March 24, 2015. After receiving bi-partisan support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1557 on July 21, 2015 by a vote of 403-0. One measure within the bill prohibits agencies from using nondisclosure agreements (a.k.a. gag orders) to restrict an employee from disclosing to Congress, the Office of Special Counsel, or an inspector general any information that relates to any violation of law, rule, or regulation or instance of waste, fraud, or abuse. To learn more about the bill visit the links below. Video: http://tinyurl.com/nlf8e97 Brochure: http://tinyurl.com/o8w3amu
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NEWS: In case you missed it!
Whistleblower Summit 2015: A Success!
(Click RED LETTERING to view narrative.)
Washington Honors Whistleblowers With Luncheon
Employment Discrimination Defendant Denied Right to File Untimely Summary Judgment Motion
Whistleblower Demands Apology From Obama
5 CFR 315.805 - Termination of probationers for conditions arising before appointment. A Lawyers Duty To Opposing Counsel What Happens to FBI Whistleblower Retaliation Complaints?
HOLDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE A new Sunday morning program, entitled “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson" focuses on accountability reporting and debuts Oct. 4th. "We will pierce secrecy and seek accountability from government, corporations and special interests," said Ms. Attkisson, host of the broadcast. "We will report on untouchable topics in a fearless way with a team of award winning journalists. We will follow the trail no matter where it leads."
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Lead organizer, Michael McCray, Esq. (Acorn8), pictured above.
Over the last eight years an assembly of whistleblowers has convened in Washington, DC for an annual conference originally known as Washington Whistleblower’s Week. This year’s host committee members included— ACORN 8, Coalition For Change, Inc. (C4C), Project Censored, Justice Integrity Project and Federally Employed Women Legal Education Fund (FEW-LEF). The theme for the annual conference this year was Black Lives Matter— This Is The Movement! The three day Summit that took place from July 29-July 31, 2015 was well attended. Event organizers and participants shared information and gave support to whistleblowers who provide for a safer America.
Event co-host Ms. Marcel Reid (Pacifica Whistleblower Liaison at podium) speaks before audience at Hart Senate building in Wash. DC. Seated at table are Ms. Shanna Devine (Government Accountability Project) and Mr. Andrew Krieg (Justice Integrity Project.)
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Picture courtesy of Paulette Taylor
Retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal -Matthew Fogg (FEW-LEF) [left], Tanya Ward Jordan (PresidentC4C)[center] and Ronald Cotton (President-USDA Coalition of Minority Employees)[right] share a moment in Rayburn building after a panel discussion about civil rights violations occurring within the Dept. of Agriculture.
Mr. Ron exposes abuses inside of Agriculture. Click HERE to view VIDEO
VA Truth Tellers from Veterans Affairs medical facilities across the country speak before a pack audience about the need to keep pressure on the VA, to fix the agency, to protect whistleblowers and to improve veteran patient care. See Facebook page,
Ms. Jerroll Sanders, President and CEO of ONUS, Inc. (pictured left with C4C President Tanya Ward Jordan) spoke before a packed audience during the Summit about the need for the Uniform Reporting Law Enforcement Improvement Act (URLEIA). Learn more about URLEIA by clicking HERE.
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Pictured above- Ms. Gloria Minott, of WPFW radio, moderates as panelists discuss widespread civil rights violations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Rayburn building-Wash. DC] The C4C Federal Exchange Newsletter
During the Whistleblower Summit the C4C held a panel entitled How Civil Rights Violations in the Federal Workforce Adversely Impacts the Health and Wealth of Black Americans. In upcoming weeks, Tanya Ward Jordan, President of C4C, will share findings on the adverse impact of federal workplace discrimination on the Black community. The narrative authored by C4C’s President entitled Federal Transgressions, will be posted on the organization’s website at http://coalition4change.org/reports.htm.]
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During the Summit, President T. Ward Jordan discussed the hostile culture of government towards Black Americans. Attorney Michael McCray, addressed federal workplace discrimination impact on Black “wealth” and Paulette TaylorC4C’s Civil Rights Chair (pictured left) discussed discrimination impact on Black “health.” Taylor was later interviewed on WPFW radio addressing coping mechanisms for dealing with federal workplace discrimination.
Clearly Understood What I know for sure is . . . That racism still exists. The lives of Trayvon Martin, Eric Gardner and Michael Brown can attest to that.
Picture at right courtesy of Terri L. Williams
Senator Chuck Grassley addresses a crowd discussing abuses at federal agencies such as U.S. Marshal Service. Click HERE to view video. C4C Whistleblowers enjoy fellowship and support at 2015 Annual Whistleblower Summit
What I know for sure is . . . That Black Lives Don’t Matter ~ to some. The NINE (9) lives loss at AME Church in Charleston can attest to that. What I know for sure is . . . That we are living in perilous & unscrupulous times. Our cases of injustice are ignored and disregarded each and every time. What is Clearly Understood. . . Is that our 400 years of blood, sweat and tears are shamefully wasted on deaf and dumb ears. What is Clearly Understood is . . . that “LAWS” not meant for US, must Quickly be changed; Or, our race as we know it, will NEVER be the same. I can substantiate, Authenticate, and attest to that. ~ Dr. Keesha Karriem The C4C Federal Exchange Newsletter
For listing of panel discussions click HERE
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