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CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACT OF 1977
Prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
State and Provincial Civil and Human Rights Laws
In addition to federal civil and human rights laws, there are various municipal, state and provincial anti-discrimination laws. These laws are enforced by appropriate governmental agencies within the municipality, state or province.
For information on particular state or provincial civil and human rights laws, please contact the International Civil Rights Department, the National Canadian Office, or respective office of the district director or civil rights coordinator (listed on p. 22-24).
Union Cooperation with Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, Civic and Other Organizations
The Union cooperates with a wide spectrum of organizations which are national or local in scope. These organizations include trade union bodies, community, civic, civil and women’s rights, social and religious organizations which coordinate their information and research with the USWA. Many organizations join with the Union on legislative matters seeking greater extension of civil and human rights for all people.
Local Union Civil Rights Committees are urged to participate with such organizations, including the national constituency organizations of the AFL-CIO. All have chapters in various cities across the United States, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI)
Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW)
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)
Pride at Work (PAW)
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU)
For information on the above or other organizations, contact the respective District Director, Civil Rights Coordinator or the International Civil Rights Department (412-562-2491).
Printable copy of Canadian Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
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CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
