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
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
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.
