Message from the Civil and Human Rights Department: Black History Month Suggested Readings
Find inspiration and motivation in these suggested readings:
Our union is a reflection of the diverse racial and ethnic groups reflecting the population of the United States. We are committed to working towards full equality and civil rights for the citizens of the U.S. and Canada and human rights around the world.
This vision is charted in the Union's constitution and mandated by International convention resolutions and policy. The Civil and Human Rights Department's priority is to provide technical expertise in handling discrimination problems and situations; to conduct education and training seminars on civil rights and women's rights; to develop resource material; and to provide district and local union representatives with updated information on the subject of human rights.
Find inspiration and motivation in these suggested readings:
The answer is usually based on images of America during the 1960’s, a decade known for benchmarks in the battle for racial equality.
The Civil Rights Guidelines provides guidance for union members and leaders to help eradicate discrimination in the workplace.
The mission of the constitutional local union Civil and Human rights Committee should be consistent with the goals and principles of the union to increase participation among the diverse membership of the local union.
Find a printable copy of the Civil and Human Rights complaint form here.
In early 2019, we formed the union’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee to work on improving contract language, expand the union’s education curriculum to be inclusive and intersectional, and decrease incidents of harassment against LGBTQ+ members.
We encourage USW activists to get involved in securing our democracy by joining voter outreach programs, volunteering at the polls, and educating our communities about issues impacting Black workers and families.
More than 800 union activists, including members of the USW, gathered in Montgomery, Ala., for the 2024 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference on Jan. 12-14.
Andrea Hunter, President of USW Local 1299 and Detroit/Downriver chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, was one of many advocates who played a role in overturning this ban, propelling a lawsuit that inspired the bill.
USW International President David McCall appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show last week to reflect on the legacy of Tom Conway, former president of the USW, who passed away on Sept. 25.
Director of Civil and Human Rights
Amanda Green-Hawkins
(412) 562-2398