Transcript EWMC BUILDING BRIDGES

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ALWAYS
Forever Lifting Up
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History
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The history of the EWMC has its roots in the Civil Rights
movement and the struggle for equal rights for minority
workers in the IBEW. Minority communities wanted
greater opportunities to join the IBEW and minority
members in the IBEW saw the need to strengthen and
grow IBEW membership.
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In 1974, African American and Hispanic delegates met
during the 30th IBEW International Convention in
Kansas City, Missouri, and formed the Electrical Workers
Minority Caucus to address the lack of minority
representation and other inequalities within the IBEW
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History
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The EWMC believes that the IBEW must embrace
principles and actions of Diversity and Full Inclusion to
organize, prosper and grow. Minorities, women, and
communities of color must be mobilized and organized
to grow the trade union movement.
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Due to many years of extraordinary leadership by EWMC
President Robbie Sparks, an IBEW Business Manager
from Atlanta, Georgia, resolutions at IBEW International
Conventions were adopted that committed the IBEW to
Diversity and Full Inclusion. The success of the EWMC is
essentially due to a strong vision and belief in the
abilities of people of color, and that all must be included
to strengthen and grow our IBEW.
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History
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The EWMC is a strong advocate for equal rights,
opportunities, and greater minority representation in the
IBEW. The EWMC is well respected by the IBEW and the
labor movement because of its strong commitment and
vigorous pursuit of social and economic justice for
minority workers.
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The Caucus serves as a support and networking system,
and provides education and training for its members.
The membership reflects a broad-based coalition of
dedicated IBEW men and women who work within the
IBEW structure to forge changes that will benefit
minorities and the entire IBEW membership.
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Mission Statement
Promote equal opportunity and employment for
minorities at all levels of the IBEW structure;
 Foster leadership development and empower minorities
to become active participants and leaders in the IBEW;
 Promote, support and assist the organizing of minority
workers in IBEW;
 Encourage minority workers to be greater activists in
community and political affairs;
 Provide assistance to and address discrimination
complaints of minorities in the IBEW;
 Be actively involved in human, civil and women’s rights
organizations both within and outside of organized
labor.
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Discrimination
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Race
Gender
Disability
Age
Sexual Orientation
Religion
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National Origin
Skin Color
Dress
Speech/Accent
Surname
Culture
Discrimination continues to plague our
society. The EWMC is as relevant now as
ever. Building bridges through a positive
and progressive Vision and strong
commitment to equality for all continues
to be our guiding light to end all forms of
discrimination.
Annual National Meeting
Leadership Education Conference
Recognizing and acknowledging young leaders
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Annual National Meeting
Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, EWMC Conference, NYC
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Annual National Meeting
Workshops and Plenary Discussions
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Workshops
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Strategic Planning
Social Security
Rules of the Game
Political Action
Parliamentary Procedure
Sexual Harassment
Women’s Issues
Work and Family Issues
Grievance Procedure
Coalition Building
Common Sense Economics
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Organizing
Financial Planning
Public Speaking
Duties and
Responsibilities
Affirmative Action
Immigration Reform
Leadership
Development
Communications
Diversity
Branch Caucus Topics
INDUSTRIAL
CONSTRUCTION
 Organizing/Membership Development  Organizing/Membership
Development
 Recruitment/Retention
 Recruitment/Retention
◦ Minorities/Women
◦ Minorities/Women
 Training/Mentoring
 Apprenticeship Program
 Unemployment
Requirements
 Political Action
 Training/Mentoring
 Project Labor Agreements
 Political Action
 Networking/Coalition Building
 Project Labor Agreements
(Community/Faith and others)
 Leadership Responsibilities
 Deregulation (Telephone/Utility)
 Networking/Coalition Building
 Plant Closures/Bankrupt Employers
(Community/Faith and others)
 Mergers, Consolidations
 Electrical Safety
and Spin-offs
 National Agreements
 Discrimination
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The Mission is to educate the young
workers within our union as well as our
community about the opportunities
available in the IBEW, and how we can
grow together as a brotherhood.
Organizing
Political Action
Mentoring
Building Intergenerational Relationships
Leadership Development
The chapters are of vital importance to
the EWMC. They are charged with
strengthening the local unions through
greater activism and leadership; building
bridges between labor and our
communities; and helping those in our
communities who cannot help
themselves.
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Atlanta, GA
Canada
Cerritos, CA
Chicago, IL
Clinton, MD
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Downers Grove, IL
Ellenwood GA
Flushing, NY
Holtsville, NY
Houston, TX
Kansas City, KS
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA (3)
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Milwaukee, WI
New York, NY
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Oakland, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Port Coquitlam, BCC
Redwood City, CA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Tampa, Fl
Washington DC
Vancouver, WA
Community Service
Volunteer Day of Service
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Community Service
‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question
What are you doing for others?’
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Community Service
Projects from New Orleans to Portland,
Washington, D.C., to Oakland
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Community Service
EWMC and Labor complete 38
community projects in Oakland
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Community Service
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Martin Luther King March Committee Donations
Children of Mine – Washington, D.C. Conference
Doctors Without Borders – Portland, OR Conference
Healing Roots – Portland, OR Conference
Katrina Disaster Victims – New Orleans, LA Conference
Dare to Care – Los Angeles, CA Conference
Sickle Cell Disease Association – Chicago, IL Conference
Hour Children, New York, NY Conference
UFCW Hardship Fund – New York Conference
Christian Service Center - Florida Conference
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Brandon Center
– Denver Conference
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Community Service
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M. L. King March/Parades Participation - Various Cities
Frontier Hotel Workers Donation – Las Vegas, NV
Restore Pine Street Homeless Shelter – Atlanta Community
Service
New Substance Abuse Center – Donation – Atlanta Conference
Christian Service Center Donation – Orlando, FL
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Community Service Projects
Coalition Building
Political Action
Mentoring
Charitable Donations
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Scholarships
Awarded Annually
REQUIREMENTS
Child of a National EWMC
Member
High School Graduate
Copy of Diploma
Attending a Certified Trade
School or Accredited College
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Political Mobilization
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Political Mobilization
Voter Registration
Mobilizing and
Educating
Get-Out-The Vote!
Re-Electing President
Barack Obama
Important for Labor
and Communities
of Color
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Executive Committee
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Robbie Sparks, President Emeritus
 Victor Uno, President
 Cheryl Thomas, Vice President
 Grace Smith, Secretary
 John E. Easton Jr., Treasurer
Members-At-Large
Larry R. Greenhill Sr., Godfrey N. King, Eppifenio "Eppie"
Martinez, Fred Naranjo, Gary Parker, Luis G. Restrepo,
 Joseph K. Wells and Felicia Wiseman
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Structure
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 President
 Vice President
 Secretary
 Treasurer
 Eight (8) At-Large Executive Committee Members
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Comprised of IBEW members and retired members
throughout the United Stated and Canada.
LOCAL CHAPTERS
Chapter Presidents and Chapter Executive Committee members.
Chapter membership is comprised of EWMC National members in
good standing with the IBEW.
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Membership
Open to all IBEW members in good standing without
regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, religion or political belief.
Current membership includes IBEW
rank and file members, International
Officers, International Representatives,
Business Managers and other Local
Union Officers.
Annual membership dues are $60, due
in January of each year.
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