Today the Southern Poverty Law Center which has been lurching further left in recent years announced that some 25% of its staff had been let go.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), known for its left-leaning stance, is undergoing staff reductions as part of a move to streamline its operations. Approximately sixty positions are being eliminated in this process.
Reports indicate that among those affected by the layoffs are several high-ranking members of the organization's union, which was established in 2019 to address perceived inequalities within the workforce.
Hannah Gais expressed her dismay, stating, "Today, SPLC—my employer—laid off over 60 of our union members, essentially shuttering multiple departments."
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Montgomery-based SPLC explained that the restructuring aims to enhance its capacity to promote a diverse and inclusive democracy, with a focus on amplifying the voices of communities disproportionately affected by human rights violations.
The press team elaborated, stating, "Internally, we have announced the consolidation of certain programs and the discontinuation of others, resulting in staff reductions. While this decision was challenging, it was deemed necessary to better align our efforts with our programmatic priorities and objectives. We deeply appreciate the dedication of all our staff members to the pursuit of equal justice."
The SPLC did not disclose the exact number of layoffs resulting from these changes. The Alabama Reflector reached out to the SPLC for comment, corroborating an earlier assertion by the organization's union that at least sixty individuals would lose their jobs.
Despite criticism, the SPLC maintains that these adjustments will enable them to more effectively support marginalized communities across various states, particularly in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida.
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