Whistleblower: Justice over Discrimination and Ethics Violations

by Dennis Patterson, Michael R. Strickland (Editor)

Overview

This book is a first-person account of a Department of Energy whistleblower who fought for fairness and justice at our nation’s lead nuclear research facility, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). At the time he became a whistleblower Dennis Patterson was the “Ethics Officer” and manager of the Employee Concerns Program at the INL. Dennis was responsible for promoting high ethical standards and being an advocate for employee rights. The office was designated a “safe haven” for employees to report unethical or illegal conduct without fear of retaliation.

While conducting an allegation of unfair termination Dennis soon discovered violations of company policy, regulations, and possible racial discrimination. During the investigation, management refused to cooperate, withheld evidence, manufactured evidence, and impugned Dennis’ character. Nonetheless, justice was served and the employee was able to return to his job at the INL. Given the serious acts of misconduct Dennis desired to meet with the company president. It was at this point that Dennis became the subject of repeated and ongoing harassment and retaliation.

This book is about Dennis’ fight to make the INL a better laboratory. You will read about his efforts to make his community a better place to live as Dennis shares personal stories of his faith, family and friends and the incredible people he met along the way.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149787715
Publisher:	Dennis Patterson
Publication date:	06/07/2014
Series:	Human Resources Ethics and Concerns , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	141 KB

About the Author

Dennis Patterson, was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, home of the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL). He began his career as a laborer at the INL in the early seventies when he was still in high school. He continued working as a laborer during summers while attending Idaho State University where he graduated with a degree in business management. After graduating he worked at the laboratory for the next thirty two years. For thirteen years he served as the “Ethics Officer” and Employee Concerns manager. He is a member of the Ethics and Compliance Officer Association, an organization dedicated to the principles of Integrity, Confidentiality, Collegiality and Cooperation. He is also a member of the National Association of Employee Concerns Professionals, an organization committed to creating a safety work culture within the Department of Energy and other high risk industries.

Michael Strickland teaches literacy education at Boise State University. The author a dozen books for adults and children, he travels nationally speaking about learning, teaching, diversity and child advocacy. Michael is the publisher of Young Peoples Pavilion, which offers reviews, analysis, author bios and classroom recommendations for children's and Young Adult literature. He is a regular contributor to academic journals such as the Reading Teacher; magazines including Parents Magazine; as well as websites including Yahoo! and Daily Kos.