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.
“El primer principio fundacional de nuestro gran sindicato establece que nuestro propósito es unir a todos los trabajadores, independientemente de su credo, color o nacionalidad.
Labor activists across the United States renewed their commitment to social and economic justice at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) conventions, both held the first week of August.
This was the first gathering of Native and Indigenous USW members in the United States and included workers from a variety of industries such as oil, steel, health care and aluminum. Click to read more...
Members of the USW took to the streets across the United States and Canada throughout June to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. Click to see pictures and to read more...
Director of Civil and Human Rights
Amanda Green-Hawkins
(412) 562-2398