The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement. Workers' Rights
Across America, working families are dedicated to the economic advancement to promote fairness in the workplace and establish policies that help men and women meet the dual demands of work and family. Yet all too often, workers who attempt to join unions, assert other rights in the workplace, or file complaints with protection or civil rights agencies face employer threats, retaliation and discrimination.
Other issues affecting the well-being of working Americans include tax cuts, bankruptcy reform, and the minimum wage.
Supreme Court’s Decision in Wal-Mart Case Severely Limits the Ability to Challenge Systemic DiscriminationJune 21, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes et al. will limit the use of “class action” lawsuits and make it harder to bring large-scale discrimination cases, according to many civil and human rights groups. Civil Rights Groups Applaud Connecticut on Paid Sick Days MandateJune 7, 2011 - Posted by Avril Lighty In a victory for workers and labor advocates, the Connecticut legislature recently became the first in the nation to pass a statewide mandate for paid sick days. Lawmakers Respond to Supreme Court Ruling with Introduction of Arbitration Fairness ActMay 4, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference In light of the recent AT&T vs. Concepcion Supreme Court case, Sen. Al Franken, D. Minn., Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D. Conn., and Rep. Hank Johnson, D. Ga., are expected to reintroduce the Arbitration Fairness Act (AFA) this week. The AFA would invalidate mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, or civil rights disputes. Supreme Court Decision Limits Workers’ and Consumers’ Rights in Pursuit of Claims Against CorporationsMay 3, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Consumers’ and employees’ right to class action lawsuits has been limited by the recent Supreme Court case ruling, AT&T v. Concepcion. Congress to Introduce the Paycheck Fairness ActApril 12, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis The Senate and the House of Representatives will introduce the Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) today in honor of Equal Pay Day, a day when people around the country call attention to disparities in salary between men and women. The PFA updates and strengthens the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), which made it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women who perform substantially the same work. Spotlight on Humphrey Honoree: Richard TrumkaApril 1, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis On May 12, the civil and human rights community will honor labor leader Richard Trumka with its highest honor, the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award, for a lifelong advocacy on behalf of all working people. Study: Discrimination Has a More Severe Effect on Low-Wage EarnersMarch 31, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference The consequences of workplace discrimination are most severe for low-wage workers, according to a recent study by the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Wal-Mart Class Action CaseMarch 28, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, an employment discrimination class action lawsuit. Civil rights groups are watching the case closely because the Court’s decision could limit the use of “class action” lawsuits and make it harder to bring large-scale discrimination cases. Civil and Human Rights Coalition Stands with Workers in Fight for Basic RightsMarch 11, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler Following the Wednesday vote in Wisconsin to strip away the collective bargaining rights of public employees, Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement: Yesterday’s actions in Wisconsin were an unprecedented assault on collective bargaining and one of the most significant challenges to civil and human rights in a generation. That’s why the civil and human rights community won’t stand idle while Gov. Walker and his colleagues in Indiana, Ohio, and elsewhere seek to turn back the clock on American progress. The unilateral action in Wisconsin is a threat not just to public workers but to all working people. These politicians are telling millions of Wisconsin’s families that they don’t deserve job security, that they don’t deserve health care benefits, and that they don’t deserve wages that can put food on their tables. Their actions are despicable and show that some politicians are willing to sacrifice their own constituents’ financial security in the name of ideological posturing. Wisconsinites and the nation are responding appropriately but forcefully to the rollback of their civil and human rights. The public outrage, the recall campaigns aimed at these senators and at Gov. Walker, and the outpouring of support from Americans of all backgrounds are just the beginning. The civil and human rights community stands with the working people of Wisconsin as we fight tooth and nail against these backward-looking proposals. Unemployed Workers Experience Hiring DiscriminationFebruary 24, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Even though there are millions of unemployed workers looking for jobs, some employers are excluding them from job applicant pools regardless of their qualifications, a trend that is growing according to testimony before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last week. |
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