NOW, union, seek hospital exec's dismissal

The National Organization for Women and a union representing health care workers are calling for the chief executive at one of Boston's top teaching hospitals to be fired for a personal relationship he had with a female subordinate.

NOW and the Service Employees International Union are calling for the board of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to oust Paul Levy at its Sept. 23 meeting.

The two groups said in a statement that by allowing Levy to stay on, the hospital is "aiding and abetting Levy in his creation of a hostile and inequitable work environment for women" at Beth Israel.

Levy was fined $50,000 for what the board called a "a serious lapse in judgment."

Board Chairman Stephen Kay says Levy is the best person to lead the hospital. Levy has previously issued an apology.