There’s a Kind of Workplace Discrimination No One’s Talking About

[Sherman A1]

42. Precisely

Yet, even in union environments ageism continues. It is certainly more subtle, but it continues. I had a talk with my immediate superior last year who saw many younger and less qualified people promoted past him despite his immense knowledge, skills, dedication and quality of work. I simply told him what the bosses wouldn't say... "Bob, you have gray hair, you are not going to move up". Something he knew down deep, but never wanted to admit to himself.

Work speed ups and targeting older workers for more subtle forms of abusive behavior are simply part of the game. It still very much exists, they are just much more careful.