What
is the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus?
The EWMC has a long history. In 1974, African American and Hispanic
delegates met during the 30th IBEW International Convention in Kansas
City, Missouri and formed the EWMC to address the lack of minority
representation and other inequalities within the IBEW.
Since that time the EWMC has prospered and grown under the direction
of President Robbie Sparks, an IBEW Business Manager from Atlanta,
Georgia. The success of the EWMC is essentially due to its strong
vision and belief in the abilities of people of color.
The EWMC is a strong advocate for equal rights, opportunities, and
greater minority representation in the IBEW. The EWMC is well respected
by the IBEW and the labor movement because of its strong commitment and
vigorous pursuit of social and economic justice for minority workers.
The Caucus serves as a support and networking system, and provides
education and training for its members. The membership reflects a
broad-based coalition of dedicated IBEW men and women who work within
the IBEW structure to forge changes that will benefit minorities and the
entire IBEW membership.
The EWMC Executive Committee is comprised of eleven elected officers:
President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and eight (8) At-Large
members. The rules governing the EWMC are contained in the
organization's national operating bylaws.
Electrical Workers Minority Caucus' Mission
- To promote equal opportunity and employment for minorities at all
levels of the IBEW structure;
- To foster leadership development and empower minorities to become
active participants and leaders in the IBEW;
- To assist IBEW minority members who have discrimination complaints;
- To promote, support and assist the organizing of minority workers in
the IBEW;
- To encourage minority workers to be greater activists in community
and political affairs; and
- To be actively involved in AFL-CIO Constituency Groups, human,
civil, and women's rights organizations to advance the cause of minority
workers.
