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Dennis Serrette Minority Leadership Institute Postponed until February 1st through the 6th, 2025

The Institute will still be held on the campus of the University of Iowa at the Labor Center. 

 

Human Rights Takes Center Stage in Houston

Last week, CWA’s Human Rights Committee, led by Director of Human Rights, Education and Health & Safety Angie Wells, hosted a four-day conference in Houston, Texas. Over 500 CWA members from across the country took part in workshops, solidarity actions, and other activities. From its spectacular opening with “Dragon Dancers” to the closing “Activist Mall,” the conference was a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion. READ MORE HERE

2024 Human Rights Conference

 

 

CWA Human Rights Department Hosts Three buses of Activists To Attend the Poor People's Campaign Rally In Washington, DC on June 29th, 2024 - read more here

 

Chief of Staff Sylvia Ramos and Local 1180 Bus Riders

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

New Resources for Locals and Activists

Gender Justice Training: This training is designed to provide CWA members with an understanding of pronoun use in the modern workplace and to build mutual respect for each other along with acknowledging and respecting each other's differences! There are four modules in this training that can be either a half day or full day class. The modules are designed to be modified for special events that have time constraints. 

Building an Anti-Racist Union: This training is designed to provide CWA members with knowledge and skills to build an anti-racist union. It includes three modules. Module 1: What Does Racial Difference/Bias Look Like In Our Workplace?; Module 2: Understanding Racism and Anti-Racism; Module 3: Building an Anti-Racist Union. Included in this resource is a slide deck, an instructor’s manual, several handouts and exercises. 

 

 

News

National Hispanic Heritage Month - Elizabeth Mercado
News
September 26, 2024

AFL-CIO Highlights CWA Member for National Hispanic Heritage Month

CWA Local 1101’s Elizabeth Mercado has been selected by the AFL-CIO as an honoree for National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Disability Pride Month at the White House
News
September 12, 2024

White House Celebrates Disability Pride Month With CWA

Earlier this week, PHEW-CWA Local 7000 Vice President and Arizona Pride at Work member Desi Navarro traveled to the White House to celebrate Disability Pride Month.
2024 Human Rights Conference
News
August 22, 2024

Human Rights Takes Center Stage in Houston

Over 500 CWA members from across the country took part in workshops, solidarity actions, and other activities.