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Workers and union allies call for probe of Watershed management; cite contractor use and retaliation
Summary
Current and former Watershed employees and allies testified about on‑the‑job mistreatment, alleged favoritism toward contractors, and disciplinary actions. They asked the council and administration to investigate and protect workers from retaliation.
Multiple speakers on April 21 raised allegations about workplace practices inside Atlanta's Watershed Management department, including claims that deputy management favored contractors over city crews, that employees were placed on administrative leave without clear cause, and that whistleblowers risk reprisal.
Why it matters: Watershed and public-works crews handle critical water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Allegations that managers are diverting work to contractors, disallowing frontline crews from performing emergency repairs and disciplining employees for operational mistakes raise questions about service continuity, costs and worker safety.
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