LIUNA - Minority Advancement

Representing African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Polish Americans, Eastern Europeans and others, the Laborers' International is proud to be a diverse union. The Minority Advancement Department aims for full participation by all men and women regardless of background.

The work of the department is fostered by member driven caucuses for African Americans, Latinos, and Women. The Department serves as the liaison between the three caucuses and the International. Working both internally with other LIUNA Departments and the Tri Funds and externally with civil rights, women’s rights, religious and union constituency groups, the Minority Advancement Department serves as a facilitator to many entities in assisting the International in its number one priority - expanding marketshare.

LIUNA Continues to Support the Martin Luther King, Jr. Foundation

The results of LIUNA's recent campaign to collect funds for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Project Foundation have been a remarkable success. In August, LIUNA donated over $187,000 to the MLK Foundation, which is responsible for building a memorial in Dr. King's honor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial is significant as it will be the first memorial on the National Mall to honor an average citizen - one who was not an elected official and whose honor is unrelated to military service - and the first honoring a person of color. The memorial will serve to educate current and future generations by emphasizing the impact that Dr. King had on our nation as a champion of labor and his steadfast belief that the right of working people to a strong and vibrant labor movement is one of the most important civil rights of all.

LIUNA believes this memorial is a vital piece of our nation's history and a fitting tribute to a true champion of labor. We are proud and honored to be part of this historic endeavor.

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