[Peace] Lynn Sprout penalty phase of her discrimination case

[Kranich, Kimberlie]

Dear Lynn Sprout supporters,
 
The Urbana Human Relations Commission will finally hold hearings to
determine the penalty against Carle Foundation Hospital for breaking
Urbana's Human Rights ordinance by discriminating against former pediatric
nurse manager Lynn Sprout by firing her after she came out while caring for
her dying same-sex partner of 18 years. The Commission found the hospital
guilty of discrimination late last year.
 
This public hearing will take place at 5:30pm Tuesday-Thursday, April 19-21,
in Urbana City Hall, 400 S. Vine Street in Urbana.  It is important that
Lynn's supporters be there to witness the hearing and provide moral support
to Lynn.
 
Lynn has always wanted three things:  her job back, back pay from the time
of firing to the time or rehiring, and a change in Carle's policy to grant
family medical leave and bereavement leave to employees in same-sex domestic
partnerships.
 
The Commission cannot make Carle change its policy, but external pressure --
Lynn's lawsuit and the persistent grassroots movement that has been putting
public pressure on the hospital to do the right thing -- along with some
courageous employees working inside Carle has resulted in a policy change at
the Clinic. This is a one step forward. The Hospital still has not made such
a change in its policies.
 
Lawyers for Carle Hospital will attempt to smear Lynn and her reputation at
next week's hearing to avoid a massive penalty for having been found guilty
of discrimination.  This will be a very difficult time for Lynn who has
endured a nearly three year struggle with the hospital.
 
Please attend if you can and bring a friend.
 
Thanks,
 
Kimberlie
Equality at Carle
 
p.s.  Some of you will be staffing the Rainbow Coffee House on Tuesday the
19th.  If you can recruit someone to sit at the hearing in your place, that
would be great!!!
 
 
 
 

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