The 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother and nurse, Janet Damiro dismissed from her cleaning job at the London School of Economic (LSE) has declared, she could no longer sleep. “I have never had a bad record or been to HR before in my life. LSE have treated me really badly. It was my only job and I loved working there”, the woman whose full name is Janet Olufunke Damiro, said, speaking to Metro....READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE |
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Damiro is embroiled in desperate fight to clear herself and name after being dismissed from her cleaning job of 13 years.
This follows allegation that she stole a bracelet.
She has said she simply forgot to report the bracelet after she found while on duty at the university’s Saw Swee Hock Student Centre.
“I can’t sleep. I have never had a bad record or been to HR before in my life. LSE have treated me really badly.
“It was my only job and I loved working there.
“I never expected to be suspended or dismissed.
“I did not steal this thing.
“If I see any items I always hand them over.
“This is the first time in my life I have had a problem like this since I came to this country. It is really bugging me”, she has said,
Damiro, who arrived in the UK in 1971, said she only placed the bracelet in her purse to keep it safe, intending to return it later.
She said she was approached by university management three days after the bracelet went missing.
She immediately returned it and apologised. However, she was suspended and ultimately sacked in late April for gross misconduct.
More than 70 of her colleagues – including three supervisors – have rallied behind her, writing a joint letter to LSE management in support of her character.
The letter reads, “Janet has always conducted herself with integrity and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic.” It also emphasised that they can “confidently speak to her professionalism and dedication.”
Also, her union, United Voices of the World (UVW), is contesting the dismissal and has launched an appeal.
“It is ludicrous and absurd that someone can conclude she was committing an act of theft”, a union spokesperson told Metro:.
“It is common sense. If you were to steal an item, you’re not going to keep bringing it back to where you’ve stolen it.
“Janet is absolutely horrified at the thought that anyone would think she had stolen anything. The level of scrutiny that she has been placed under is totally disproportionate to Janet’s cooperation, honesty and track record.”
Janet said the situation has left her “broken,” jobless, and worried about how she’ll pay her rent. “I have been left without a job, without income, and without justice,” she said.
Meanwhile, LSE students have also shown support for Janet Damiro, launching a petition demanding her reinstatement. The petition states, “It is deeply disturbing that LSE would seek such sweeping punishment for a minor mistake.”
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