I have a coworker with whom I've been cordial with for 3 years who has made racist, homophobic, and derragatory statements about coworkers and patients. Our relationship is no longer cordial as recently I reported him to management for threatening me during an emotional outburst. I wrote an email in detail quoting what was said, "I'll kick your ass!" and physically placing his hands on me prior in a "joking" way.
The reason for the outburst was that he was having a bad night, and was "fed up" with my "harassment" ie; joking for years about possibility of racism though I have direct quotes on such instances. Then continued to confide in the charge nurse that I was "spreading gossip" and "bullying" him when each time he has asked me to stop joking; I have.
In our meeting the manager and supervisor, I felt, swept this incident under the rug by not addressing the threat and physicality. They stated there is a no tolerance policy and each of us can be terminated, which I agree is just. However, I am not the one physically threatening or touching another coworker.
Should I present this to HR, the BON, or authorities? I have witnesses and documentation of the incident. I also fear being terminated for reporting this incident.
