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Human Rights Committee

Committee Chair 

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About The Committee

The AFA Human Rights and Equity Committee is committed to providing the broadest possible representation of our members regardless of age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, differently abled, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We honor and celebrate the shared humanity of the members in our care. We shall at all times endeavor to promote the principles of tolerance, fairness, equity, justice, respect and inclusion within our Union. It is only when we all band together and work together that we can rally against the walls of division to create a progressive culture that values social and economic justice for all working people.

What We Do:

What We Do For You!

The work of this Committee includes:
The ongoing study of matters related to the strengthening of our Union through the promotion of and support for economic, racial, and social justice equity for all workers;
Recommendations for participation by our MEC and LECs with minority, women’s, and LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual)
community organizations and coalitions which aim to eliminate discrimination and racism;
Recommendations for creating safe spaces within our Union for people to share their personal experiences in relation to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, gender expression and political orientation so that we better understand each other and build our Union through
our common struggles and goals, rather than allowing union busters to divide us by differences;
Recommendations for educational materials and resources relevant to civil and human rights issues that affect our Members and communities;
Recommendations on how to facilitate training around the issues of Human Rights and Equity; and
Developing a productive working relationship with the company to ensure they are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all

Our Main Goal:

We've Got Stuff Going On!

Our aim is to get everyone who wants to be a part of an HRE Committee involved, and by utilizing their individual skills,
backgrounds, and passions, we can create a movement within our Union that is intersectional, reflecting the diversity of our workforce. We encourage Member participation through volunteering to support our local HRE Committee, providing us with your feedback and personal stories, attending future events and trainings, and spreading the word of this Committee to fellow Union Members. We look forward to working on the issues of human rights and equity which are affecting our fellow Flight Attendants. Work to create a safe space for people to share their personal experiences related to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and political orientation to promote better understanding of one another
Actively partner with progressive community allies to build activism and power through training, organizing, and political action. We provide support for work on Union campaigns and programs including collective bargaining, organizing, voter registration information and voting drives, informing members about legislation that impacts workers, and community service and outreach programs.

Looking Ahead:

We're Working On Stuff!

Coming Soon

Call To Action!

Hey Atlanta, We Need Your Help, NOW! 

As we look to the future, I encourage each of you to lean into your power to make a difference. Our volunteerism, unity, and collaboration around our common vision of a just and non-discriminatory society will light the way for our path forward.

 

Over the next few weeks and months, many of our members in marginalized communities may need additional support. The below population specific resources may prove helpful.  If I can be of support to any of you, please do not hesitate to reach out. Additionally, don’t forget that your AFA EAP committee members stand ready to assist you and the membership also.  

 

The following information has been seen to your HRE Chairs and Reps. 

 

• Crisis text line: Text ELECTION to 741741 for support
on coping with the election

 

• How to Build a Self-Care Toolkit for Yourself and
Your Community. Indiana University

 

• Strategies for Coping with Election Stress, from a
Therapist who Runs a Group on getting through
the Presidential Election. The Seattle Times

 

• 11 Affirmations to Help Ease Election Anxiety.
Odyssey Online

 

• Specific Tips for Managing Sociopolitical Stress.
Lafayette Counseling Center

 

• Tools for Self- and Community Care, including
Building a Positive Support Network. The Better
You Institute

• 
Ideas for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Coping with Intense
Emotions Due to the Presidential Election. The
Trevor Project

 

• Handling Political Anxiety as a Member of the
LGBTQIA+ Community. It Gets Better

 

• Strategies for Black Women in Protecting Their
Mental Health this Election Season. Self

 

• Resources for the Black Community. National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

 

• Resources for the Asian American and Pacific
Islander community. National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI)

 

• Tips for the Hispanic/Latinx Community on Facing
Election Anxiety. The Latin Times

 

• Resources for the Hispanic/Latinx community.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • Facebook

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