What Are Civil Rights?
The answer is usually based on images of America during the 1960’s, a decade known for benchmarks in the battle for racial equality.
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.
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 mission of the constitutional local union's 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.
The Civil Rights Guidelines provides guidance for union members and leaders to help eradicate discrimination in the workplace.
Find a printable copy of the Civil and Human Rights complaint form here.
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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.
Members of the USW and the greater labor movement took to the streets across the country on May 1 to rally and march for global economic and social justice on International Workers’ Day.
Michael Lewis is not only proud to be a union member of 45 years; he’s proud to be a social justice activist and Civil and Human Rights Coordinator. “I’ve been a Steelworker all my working life,” said Lewis.
More than 3,500 LGBTQ+ activists convened in New Orleans on Jan. 17-21 for the annual Creating Change Conference, which held a day-long labor institute organized by Pride at Work.
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.
Director of Civil and Human Rights
Amanda Green-Hawkins
(412) 562-2443