Several union members from AFSCME Local 2474 are calling for an independent investigation into the workplace culture at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Civil rights attorney Sellano Simmons, who is representing the HCMC employees, held a press conference Thursday with union members. Workers said they have faced retaliation after trying to raise safety and equity issues at the health care system.
Employees have reported being removed from leadership roles, excluded from decision-making, and subjected to scrutiny after voicing concerns…