What Does This Committee Do?

The Human Rights & Equity Committee strengthens our Union by bringing Members
together through a shared commitment to justice and equality. We passionately
advocate for human rights, civil rights, and women’s rights, striving for equal treatment
for all. Through meaningful partnerships with community allies, we aim to advance
economic and social justice for workers everywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Understanding: Encourage a shared understanding of common struggles and goals among Members by organizing discussions and outreach initiatives that highlight the shared experiences and challenges faced by all workers.
• Educational Outreach: Raise awareness among Flight Attendants and the broader community about the importance of diversity and the impact of racism and discrimination through educational programs and resource sharing that promotes learning and understanding.
• Create Safe Spaces: Promote an inclusive environment that encourages open one-on-one dialog, allowing individuals to share their personal experiences related to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and political orientation, promoting mutual respect and understanding.
• Workplace Advocacy: Support Flight Attendant interests within the company by participating in the company’s business resource groups. Promote programs and initiatives that uplift members, ensuring their voices are heard in discussions about workplace policies and practices.
• Community Partnership Building: Actively collaborate with community allies to build a coalition that enhances activism and encourages political engagement through training sessions, workshops, and organized actions that amplify voices for economic and social justice.
• Labor Movement Collaboration: Engage in human rights activities organized by local and central Labor Councils. Participate with the CWA Women’s Committee, the CWA Committee on Civil Rights and Equity, and AFL-CIO workplace constituency groups to strengthen representation and advocate for the rights of all workers.

Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The Human Rights & Equity Committee is available to help you with:

• Questions about AFA involvement in activism related to social and economic justice.

Who Do I Contact?

For other assistance, contact any member of your Local Human Rights & Equity Committee. You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page. For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairpersons and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

Links

• CWA Human Rights page

Committee News

• 
  Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026October 1, 2026
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  Celebrating Hispanic-Latinx Heritage MonthSeptember 15, 2026
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  Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026June 30, 2026
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  Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay 1, 2026
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  Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026April 2, 2026
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  Celebrating Black History MonthFebruary 1, 2026