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Article

30 Oct 2012

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Cedar Rapids Television Company

Des Moines Woman Sues Company Alleging Race Discrimination [USA]

A...woman who claims she was subjected to racial slurs by co-workers...[and] threats to quit her job at Deere & Co., has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the company...[She] said racial slurs were painted on her work locker at the Deere plant...She claims the...[company] knew about the behavior but did nothing to stop it...Deere spokesman...said the...company "does not tolerate any conduct that creates a discriminatory, intimidating or hostile workplace." "Deere strives through its policies, supervision and training to provide a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment...