Union: 'Full Investigation' Into Sex-For-Repairs Allegations

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A union leader has called for a full investigation into the Housing Authority of Baltimore City following allegations that maintenance men refused to perform repairs at public housing units unless residents had sex with them.

The Baltimore Sun reports Glenard Middleton, director of Maryland Council 67 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, made the announcement Thursday. The union represents over 500 workers, supervisors and administrative officials employed by the housing agency.

In a lawsuit against the housing authority, attorneys for 11 women say they were denied basic and necessary repairs in public housing units because they refused to have sex with handymen.

Baltimore Housing Authority spokeswoman Tania Baker said Tuesday that the agency is aware of the allegations and continues to conduct an internal investigation.