Resolution: 72A-10-4
Adopted: July 27, 2010
Labor’s constituency groups, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and Pride at Work, are all vital components of a healthy union movement.
Working together we are stronger, and these groups provide a real connection to the critical issues and concerns of the diverse and varied communities that make up our union movement. They are a bridge to the diverse faces and voices of our movement, creating and strengthening partnerships to help enhance the standard of living for all workers and their families.
The groups also promote the full participation of women and minorities in the union movement. They conduct research, host educational conferences, create publications, lobby for legislation, conduct voter registration drives, and mobilize around issues important to their communities and the entire labor movement.
CWA activists over the years have played a vital leadership role in each of the constituency groups, often leading chapters or serving on a group’s executive board. In addition, CWA has had signficant membership representation in each of the groups.
Recently, CWA’s membership in the constituency groups has declined dramatically. Several of the constituency groups are revamping their programs, rebuilding their membership support, and re-energizing their programs. This is a good opportunity and a good time for CWA to re-engage.
Resolved: AFL-CIO constituency groups play an important role in the labor movement.
Resolved: The AFL-CIO constituency groups provide a bridge to diverse communities, creating and strengthening partnerships to enhance the standard of living for all workers and their families.
Resolved: CWA encourages locals to get involved in the AFL-CIO constituency groups’ chapters in their nearby locations.
Resolved: CWA encourages locals to promote and encourage membership in the constituency groups.