Why can't we all get along?

For several years at my workplace there has been a woman who has intimidated and bullied her way along, trying to run the show. Due to a laxadasical management (probably out of fear) nothing much (to date) has been done.

This is in a large County service department with about 700 employees and we've recently gotten a new overall Director with a new Assistant Director brevetted up into position. I have a great deal of respect for both.

On April 6th, I wore a Government Sett, knife pleated, unlined and strait hanging (three lines of horizontal stiching to hold the pleat at the waist). The waist was folded down over itself (as I have read was done) and a belt scured the whole lot. The hem was higher than normal (perhaps an inch or inch and a half (I'd ridden the bike to work, it was before public hours, and I hadn't straightened things up yet. All was topped off with typical workplace oxford and tie. During work hours in the morning, In an area that requires a pass to enter, no public allowed, my bully co-worker took a picture, staring at me with a scowl on her face and I knew that something interesting would transpire (I said nothing to her).

Later in the day it was revealed by another co-worker that she had put the picture up on her facebook page. I am recognizable completely in the picture. The bully complains that she was disiplined for wear short skirts and
that I am allowed to dress like this (my recognizable photo being posted as an example).

Several people commented the first day. Two were insulting, the rest were the typical "Great Legs" variety of comment. The bully re-posted that I was not wearing shorts but a mini skirt like kilt.

Apparently middle-management found out (I don't know who told them), but they haven't as yet talked to me. I have no confidence in middle management to take care of this as they've been in position all during the time that this woman has been allowed to harrass and intimidate others.

I've never dealt with anything like this before and really don't like conflict. It brings out the worst in people. Since I see the posting of a recognizable picture of me on the internet, taken in a non-public area at work during worktime without my permission, attended by ridiculing commentary, as intentional harassment, I'm going to address the issue with the County's Office of Discrimination and perhaps, seek a lawyer. I've been with this County's goverment for 30 years. The kilt is permitted as proper wear.

As an overall view, this bully is being reigned in by some very compitent people who have risen to some aspect of Branch and Regional level power and she's beginning to strike out at people more as time goes on.

What thinketh Ya'll?

Any suggestions?

Jim aka kiltiemon