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Union says Macomb County Clerk's Office is a 'hostile' work environment

Posted at 8:56 PM, Apr 12, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-12 20:56:58-04

Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger was in her office today, but refused to come out and talk to 7 Action News about the controversies surrounding her short tenure.

The newly elected official is facing a federal lawsuit brought on by two former aides, alleging erratic behavior.

This, as the union boss who oversees nearly a dozen of her employees, stood before the Board of Commissioners and alleged a hostile working environment.

Spranger is also at odds with the commissioners and has threatened to sue over disputes of work protocol.

Spranger was a no-show at the board meeting even though she was the first topic of discussion.

An employee of hers tells 7 Action News she didn’t want to face our cameras and questions.