Committees
Human Rights - Equality Committee
Committee Chair: Eran Thompson
Celebrating differences, we strive for Unity. Through Unity our spirits are empowered. As we carry on, through cooperation, education, and action, we reach new heights in the struggle for a balanced world.
VISION STATEMENT / MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the District 7 Equity committee is to develop and promote the CWA Civil Rights program. Our vision is to build a union where members of all cultures, religious, sexual orientations, gender, disabilities, ages, and nationalities feel welcomed, respected, and heard; and where our leadership reflects the diversity of our membership.
The rich and moving colors of the CWA Civil Rights logo represents movement among people of all cultures. Where everyone is lifted up, not because of the color of our skin, gender, religion or sexual orientation but because of our humanity and passion for justice. Where worlds and communities separated, move together as one voice for a common cause.
Committee on Equity
Is a source for Civil Rights and Equity Issues in the Workplace
Duties and Responsibilities of Local COE
The duties and responsibilities of the Local COE are to:
Build an effective committee which provides a valuable service to the Union and the membership and carries out the CWA Civil Rights program.
Work cooperatively with the Local Union Executive Board and other Local committees, stewards and community activist.
Educate the membership on the role of the COE and current Civil Rights issues, and inform the membership on laws and protections.
Strengthen Labor, by working with communities, minority organizations and coalitions which aim to eliminate discrimination
History Of CWA Minorities Program Highlights…
1972 – CWA Establishes Office of Ethnic Affairs CWA established the Office of Ethnic Affairs in an effort to involve more minorities in the union and to assist active minorities to advance to all levels of the union.
1973 – CWA Executive Board Adopts Policy on Discrimination
In the simplest of terms, the policy states that there will be no discrimination due to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or Vietnam veteran status. The CWA Discrimination policy is printed in every CWA Constitution.
1974 – Executive Board Authorizes National Equity Committee; Adopts Program to Encourage Local COEs
The Executive Board authorized the appointment of a National Committee on Equity consisting of rank and file members from each District. The CWA Executive Board also adopted a program to foster and encourage the creation of Local COEs.
1991 – Convention Adopts Constitutional Amendment Requiring National Committee on Equity and National Women’s Committee to report to Convention on Activities and make Recommendations
1992 – National Committee on Equity and National Women’s Committee Reports to Convention First Time
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Organizing Committee
Committee Chair: Steven Clayburn
The organizing committee shall assist the Officers and Stewards in organizing all non-union employees within the Local's jurisdiction as well as unorganized workers in external units.
Education Committee
Committee Chair:
The Education Committee shall assist in developing the Local's educational program and with the Local Officers be responsible for achieving the Union's and the Local's educational programs.
Legistlative-Political Committee
Committee Chair: Steven Clayburn
Commitee Members: Paul Lash, Adam Brown
The Legislative-Political Committee shall assist in developing and pursuing the programs of the Union and the Local in the Legislative-Political field.
Membership Committee
Committee Chair:
The Membership Committee shall accept or reject membership applications in accordance with the Bylaws and Rules of the Local and Article V of the Constitution and policies of the Union.
Election Committee
Committee Chair:
The Election Committee shall conduct all nominations, elections, and referenda of the Local. The Committee will write it's own rules following the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) and Communications Workers of America guidelines and submit those to the Local Executive Board prior to each election.
Community Services Committee
Committee Chair:
The Community Services Committee shall assist in developing all Community Services Programs of the Union and the Local.
Finance Committee
Committee Chair: Marsha Beck
Committee Members: Matthew Dewitt, Steven Clayburn
a) The Committee shall meet with the Local Secretary-Treasurer, and Local Chairspersons and draw up an annual budget. The Secretary-Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairperson or the chairperson's designee shall present same to the Local Executive Board and to the Local membership for approval.
b) The Committee shall review Local investments as necessary. Recommendations regarding the Local investments shall be presented to the Local Executive Board and the General Membership for approval.
c) Conduct annual audit of the Local's finances.
Safety Committee
Committee Chair:
The Safety Committee shall advise the Officers and membership on all safety practices and develop and implement educational programs for the members.
Mobilization Committee
Committee Chair:
The Mobilization Committee shall develop and active internal membership program.
Building Committee
Committee Chair: Marsha Beck
a) The Building Committee shall be responsible for the real estate holdings of the local.
b) The Building Committee shall comprise of at least one officer and one executive board member.