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

Jan 12, 2012

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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

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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

Oct 27, 2011

CBCI 21st Century Council Explores Innovation in Communications Technology

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI) 21st Century Council think tank convened its 4th quarter meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina October 16-19, 2011. Read More

Sep 30, 2011

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! CWA Featured Prominently at CBC Legislative Conference

A heightened since of hope spurred on by authoritative solutions from major political, economic, legal, business professionals, and academic scholars aimed at providing a more promising employment future for African Americans fueled the dialogue at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s power packed Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) here in Washington. Read More