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AFGE National Human Rights Committee

The National Human Rights Committee (HRC) is comprised of the National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices and the 24 elected District officers called the National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinators (NFPAAC) and the National Women's Advisory Coordinators (NWAC).

The purpose of the HRC is to implement programs around civil, human, women and workers’ rights and study and propose legal, legislative and/or administrative proposals relating to improving working conditions with a focus on eliminating employment discrimination in the federal and D.C. government.

These proposals may be presented to the National Executive Council (NEC) through the National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices. The topics of these proposals include but are not limited to eliminating discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibility, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and/or pregnancy as they relate to the quality of life for AFGE members, their families and their communities. These proposals once adopted by the NEC may be implemented or lobbied for internally and externally to accomplish the goals of AFGE.

National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinators (NFPAAC)

The National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinators (NFPAAC) were established by Convention action in 1980. The NFPAAC is charged with mobilizing AFGE members around civil, human and workers’ rights issues in their District, and to work closely with National Women's Advisory Coordinators (NWAC) and the National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices to help raise the profile of civil and human rights and strengthen the workers’ rights agenda in their District. These Coordinators represent members on EEO issues, they monitor trends in EEO laws and regulations, and they may recommend a national action plan for AFGE. They also provide training on EEO issues throughout the District that they represent.

The National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinator will:

Submit quarterly status reports on District activities to be reported to the AFGE National Executive Council.
Work with Locals in their District's to ensure Local Fair Practices Coordinators are appointed or elected.
Serve as the catalyst to disseminate and receive information affecting civil, human, and workers' rights issues throughout the District.
Inform the NVP for WFP of local civil, human and worker's rights issues with the potential of having a national impact.
Participate in at least 3 leadership-training seminars or other skill building opportunities in the District annually.
Coordinate member participation in civil, human and workers' rights activities within the Locals, Districts, and Councils of AFGE.
Work with AFL-CIO constituency groups and allied organizations to improve coalition base.
Serve as a member of the Human Rights Committee.
Each District National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinator is elected for a 3 year term at their District Caucus. They are also referred to as District Coordinators.

Current National Fair Practice Affirmative Action Coordinators

Vanessa Barrow - District 2

Email: [email protected]

Karen Ford-Styer - District 3

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HRC Subcommittee: EEO & Representation

Monique Samuels - District 4

Email: [email protected]

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Vacant - District 5

Shawn Berry Williams - District 6

Email: [email protected]
HRC Subcommittee: Public Relations, Training & Education, Organizing

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Yvonne Renee Evans - District 7

Email: [email protected]
HRC Subcommittee: Constitution, Resolution & Legislative

Frank Silberstein - District 14

Email: [email protected]
HRC Subcommittee: EEO & Representation

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National Women's Advisory Coordinators (NWAC)

The National Women’s Advisory Coordinators (NWAC) were established by Convention action in 1974. The NWAC is charged with mobilizing AFGE members around women's issues in their District, and to work closely with the National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinators (NFPAAC) and the National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices to help raise the concerns of women and working families and strengthen the women’s rights agenda in their District. These representatives monitor trends in women's and working family issues, they may recommend a national action plan for AFGE, and they represent members on women's and working family issues. They also assist Locals in training sessions throughout the District where they were elected.

The National Women's Advisory Coordinator will:

Submit quarterly status report on District activities to be reported to the AFGE National Executive Council.
Work with the Locals in their Districts to ensure Local Women's Coordinators are appointed or elected.
Serve as the catalyst to disseminate and receive information affecting women's and working family issues throughout the District.
Inform the NVP for WFP of local women's and working family issues with the potential of having a national impact.
Participate in at least 3 leadership-training seminars or other skill building opportunities in the District annually.
Lobby and engage local legislators on issues that impact women and their families (i.e., invite local leaders to AFGE events, attend town hall meetings, etc.)
Working with state and Local AFL-CIO labor bodies
Work with local community, women's, religious, and AFL-CIO constituency groups on women's issues that affect AFGE members.
Serve as a member of the Human Rights Committee.
Each District National Women’s Advisory Coordinator is elected for a 3-year term at their District Caucus. They are also referred to as District Coordinators.