“The terminology being used includes very derogatory words” and “is very one-sided”.
Supporting Hamas is diverse and inclusive. Opposing it? Definitely not.
Damon Joshua was dismissed by Severn Trent Water after he described Hamas as “a group of violent and disgusting terrorists” in a post on the company’s staff intranet website on the anniversary of the attack.
In the post in question, Mr Joshua said: “One year ago our valued partners and friends, Israel, were horrifically attacked by a group of violent and disgusting terrorists.
“I can say with confidence today that the vast majority of STW’s employees stand in solidarity with our Jewish, Israeli and Zionist colleagues against the evil of Islamist terror.”
Apparently not. Standing in solidarity against Islamic terrorism is not diverse or inclusive.
The post was taken down by managers at the company following internal complaints that “the terminology being used includes very derogatory words” and “is very one-sided”.
According to documents seen by The Telegraph, one complainant said: “The post reflects poorly on Severn Trent’s reputation as a diverse and inclusive company.”
At his disciplinary hearing he was told that the post had caused “significant offence” to three members of staff who complained about it.
Managers concluded that “this offence is in relation to a protected characteristic, specifically religious belief” and dismissed him for gross misconduct.
He was told that “the language used in the post caused offence to employees with different perspectives, particularly those with Muslim or Palestinian backgrounds”.
That there are employees offended by “derogatory” language toward Islamic terrorists working at a water company ought to be a matter of greater concern.
Severn Trent has a whole booklet on ‘Doing the Right Thing’ which includes being ‘inclusive’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘taking pride’.
Supporting Islamic terrorists isn’t anywhere in there but I guess it’s implied unless you hear ‘inclusive’.
“We’re committed to creating a broader, diverse and inclusive culture,” Severn Trent claims.
A broader culture of terrorism.
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