By STEVEN DUBOIS
(PORTLAND, Ore., AP) — Daimler Trucks North America has settled discrimination complaints filed by six workers at its Portland plant by agreeing to pay $2.4 million.
The complaints against the subsidiary of German automotive giant Daimler AG included an allegation that an employee threatened a black worker with a noose and said he’d drag the man behind a truck.
Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian announced the settlement on Thursday. The complaints had been filed with his office.
Avakian said the $2.4 million includes attorney fees for the six workers and a fund to deal with future complaints.
Daimler said in a statement it had cooperated with Avakian’s investigation and is committed to diversity.
Daimler Trucks North America employs more than 20,000 employees in North America.
The complaints against the subsidiary of German automotive giant Daimler AG included an allegation that an employee threatened a black worker with a noose and said he’d drag the man behind a truck.
Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian announced the settlement on Thursday. The complaints had been filed with his office.
Avakian said the $2.4 million includes attorney fees for the six workers and a fund to deal with future complaints.
Daimler said in a statement it had cooperated with Avakian’s investigation and is committed to diversity.
Daimler Trucks North America employs more than 20,000 employees in North America.
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