Hi John,
The labor movement’s commitment to gender and racial diversity isn’t simply rhetoric. We’re a movement about action.
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association’s (WNBPA’s) affiliation is a historic step in our ongoing efforts to advance the rights and freedoms of women and people of color.
As our nation celebrates Black History Month and gets ready to celebrate Women’s History Month in March, we’re reminded every day of how far we’ve come and how much further we still have to go to build a nation that’s truly dedicated to equal rights for all.
The WNBPA has long understood the intersection between a union on the job—every job—and equality.
Now, in its 25th year, the WNBPA’s new partnership with the broader labor movement through the AFL-CIO turns a page in the story of our movement and elevates our shared commitment to equal rights, stronger job protections, and gender and racial justice for players and all working people around the country. This is about action.
Together, we’ll develop new initiatives to advance equal pay, better conditions and justice on the job for all workers.
Add your name to our card welcoming the WNBPA to the AFL-CIO!
In Solidarity,
Team AFL-CIO