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Airport staff allege workplace bullying; council welcomes new GM as airport contracts clear committee
Summary
A public commenter alleged long-running bullying at Hartsfield‑Jackson by a Department of Aviation manager; council members approved several airport contracts and the new general manager introduced himself and pledged transparency.
ATLANTA — A long-serving airport employee used the Transportation Committee’s public‑comment period on Tuesday to accuse a Department of Aviation manager of persistent bullying and retaliation, and council members approved a series of airport contracts and welcomed the airport’s new general manager.
What happened in public comment: Michael Jones, who identified himself as a 22-year airport employee, said he and co-workers have been repeatedly disciplined and that “Christopher Jackman is nothing more than a bully.” Jones accused the department of failing to act after internal interviews and said employees had not received retro pay owed from July 2021; he urged council oversight and an investigation. The remarks were part of the meeting’s public comment segment.
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