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Save the Date - 2012 Civil Rights and Equity Conference

The Civil Rights and Equity Committee will host their 2012 conference in Houston, Texas July 13-15, 2012. Click here for more information.

Civil Rights and Equity Conference

National Committee on EquityThe National Committee will:

  • Provide guidance and information to the districts and locals on the CWA Civil Rights and Equity program.
  • Keep the national Executive Board informed about civil and human rights issues that affect our members and communities, and when necessary offer a course of action.
  • Research, report and make recommendations to give direction to the convention delegates on current civil and human right issues.
  • Work along all sides of the CWA Triangle.

Major Program Goals

  • Work to fully integrate civil rightsissues with core work of the union.
  • Increase grassroots activity on civil rights issues.
  • Increase community visibility of CWA Civil Rights and Equity program.
  • Improve communications between CWA Civil Rights and Equity office and locals and activist.
  • Aggressively seek CWA representation in grassroots civil rights organizations that share our common goals.

View the Committee on Civil Rights and Equity Members and District Coordinators

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May 9, 2012

CWA: Rights and Liberties of the U.S. Constitution Must Apply to All

The Communications Workers of America stands with the President and those who support equality and human rights. We oppose all discrimination and recognize the direct linkage between civil and workers' rights, and the attempts to divide Americans based on these issues. Read More

Mar 8, 2012

In Alabama, Voting Rights, Civil Rights Still Under Attack

About 125 CWA members and leaders from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and other states, are a big part of this week's Selma to Montgomery, Ala., march and rally. Read More

Jan 12, 2012

On This Day, 100 Years Ago…

January 12, 1912: Ten thousand textile workers, mostly women and immigrants, walked off the job in Lawrence, MA, marking the beginning of an explosive 8-week strike. It became known as the “Bread & Roses” strike, a landmark event in American history. Read More

Nov 8, 2011

CWA Local 3204 President Walter Andrews on The National Black Television Network

At the invitation of CWA President Larry Cohen, Local 3204 President Walter Andrews represented the Communications Workers of America on the podium at the National Action Network (NAN) Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and March on October 15, 2011. Read More

Nov 8, 2011

National Action Network Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and March Keeps Dr. King’s Dream Alive

On October 15, 2011, more than 20,000 civil and human rights, labor, and economic justice advocates rallied at the National Sylvan Theater at the base of the Washington Monument to participate in the National Action Network Emancipator to the Liberator Rally and March. Read More