Thursday, January 14, 2010

Human Rights in the IAM

SAY NO TO HARASSMENT

We support dignity, diversity and fairness for all our members

The IAM's Department of Human Rights reaffirms the Union's commitment to providing an environment free of harassment and discrimination for all of our members and their communities.


SAY NO TO VIOLATIONS OF PERSONAL DIGNITY

We are dedicated to ensuring that women and minorities are free from discrimination in employment, job training, promotions, access to skilled jobs, and pay. Our programs have been created to uphold dignity, equality and equal opportunity in the workplace - and within every level of the leadership of our Union as well.

IAM policies prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other prohibited grounds.


HOW WE CAN help

The Department of Human Rights will partner with your local and district representatives to:

  • Ensure that no behavior is tolerated that undermines the dignity of an individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment

  • Counsel members who believe they have suffered discrimination as a result of employer and/or Union action

  • Investigate and respond to complaints of discrimination or harassment

  • Encourage greater minority and women's participation in Union affairs

  • Promote job training for minorities, women, and the differently abled

  • Serve as a communications link to other similar human rights organizations

  • Keep current on human rights legislation and increase staff underestanding of their duties under the law

  • Prepare and distribute manuals and materials to help local and district lodge human rights committees fulfill their missions

  • Educate members, union officers and staff on these human rights issues


SAY NO TO DISCRIMINATION

We're here to protect you from harassment, racism and discrimination

One of the IAM's key missions is to guarantee members a safe workplace free from harassment and discrimination of any kind. The IAM takes a strong position in the support of diversity and dignity on the job and in your communities.

When called upon, your Union representatives will listen to your complaints, investigate and advise you of your rights and the options available to you.


SAY NO TO RACISM

For additional information about our services and programs, please contact us

Charlotte Sund, USA
Director, IAMAW Human
Rights Department
9000 Machinists PL
Upper Marlboro,
Maryland, 20772
303-967-4571
esund@iamaw.org

The above information is from the IAM brochure "human rights IN THE IAMAW"

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