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4 days ago
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Sierra Club board fires leader Ben Jealous
The Sierra Club's board of directors Monday voted to oust the group's executive director, Ben Jealous. The group's board 'has unanimously voted to terminate Mr. Jealous' employment with the Sierra Club for cause following extensive evaluation of his conduct,' Sierra Club spokesperson Jonathon Berman said Monday in an email. 'The Sierra Club values all of its employees, members, and volunteers, not just those holding influence and power. The Sierra Club will continue to look into concerns raised regarding misconduct irrespective of who they are raised against in furtherance of our policies, the law, and our mission,' Berman added. Advertisement The board's vote follows the group's cryptic announcement in July that Jealous was on leave following his two tumultuous years leading the environmental nonprofit.
E&E News
09-05-2025
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Sierra Club to cut staff
The Sierra Club is cutting staff in the latest round of downsizing at the green group that's struggled with budget shortfalls and internal drama in recent years. The environmental organization notified its union this week that the group intends to lay off staff, the Progressive Workers Union said Thursday in a statement. Management also notified staff at Sierra Club's regional chapters that it's offering voluntary severance incentives, said the union, which represents employees at the green group. 'Several Sierra Club chapters have made the difficult but necessary decision to part ways with several of our colleagues who have helped drive our work forward in challenging times,' Sierra Club spokesperson Jonathon Berman said Friday in an email. Advertisement The expected cuts come as the Sierra Club and other environmental groups are battling President Donald Trump over environmental policies and over the administration's cuts to the federal workforce.
