Events That Led To Mum’s Dismissal From LSE, Janet Damiro’s Daughter

Daughter of Janet Damiro, a 71-year-old cleaner recently dismissed from the London School of Economics (LSE), has reacted to her mum’s travails.

The daughter, Aina Damiro has come forward to describe reports on the festering incident as misleading,

Speaking to Punch, she said the incident occurred in February while the woman was morning shift, that she found a bracelet on the floor, and picked it with the intention of handing it in but inadvertently forgot.

Aina said the bracelet was left untouched in her coin wallet, which remained in her locker at the university.

“When approached about the bracelet a few days later, she was honest and cooperative.

“She retrieved it immediately and explained what had happened. There was no denial or attempt to hide it.

“This was an innocent mistake that has been misrepresented in a way that raises questions about how older workers, particularly women of colour in lower-paid roles, are treated.”

“We hope the public and media will reconsider how they are framing this story,” the family added, urging institutions to reflect on their duty to support vulnerable and long-serving members of staff”.

According to her, what happened to her mother was a case of forgetfulness rather than theft or misconduct.

She also said Janet had served the institution faithfully for years, and that the university’s decision to terminate her employment was a disproportionate response lacking empathy, especially for an older worker nearing retirement.

“To see her name and image used to suggest wrongdoing is not only unfair but deeply hurtful.

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“This was an innocent mistake that has been misrepresented in a way that raises questions about how older workers, particularly women of colour in lower-paid roles, are treated.”

Also, that Janet granted the interview to the Metro UK in good faith, hoping to raise awareness, not to be vilified.

“We hope the public and media will reconsider how they are framing this story,” the family added, urging institutions to reflect on their duty to support vulnerable and long-serving members of staff”.

The London School of Economics (LSE) has not issued a formal response as of press time