The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) is looking for interested volunteers to join the TWU Joint Employment Equity committee. Employment Equity is a strong component within Human Rights.  If you believe in Equity in the workplace and would like to be part of the committee, please write to twu@twu-stt.ca.  To view the different committees and their members, please go to www.twu-stt.ca, click on "About TWU" and scroll down to "Committees".

Committee:
To make recommendations for employment policies and practices to accelerate the attainment of equality for members of the designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

The goal of Employment Equity is to:
·    eliminate employment barriers for the four designated groups identified in the Employment Equity Act : women, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities;
·    remedy past discrimination in employment opportunities and prevent future barriers;
·    improve access and distribution throughout all occupations and at all levels for members of the four designated groups;
·    foster a climate of equity in the organization.