The IAFF recommends that all affiliates establish a Human Relations Committee. This committee
should be equipped to handle conflict resolution and educate members on human relations issues.
Consider the following roles for a Human
Relations Committee:
- Developing policy
- Building relationships with the community
- Developing mentoring programs
- Building relationships with affinity organizations
- Sponsoring cultural events or department events
- Organizing education or training
- Assisting in conflict resolution
The IAFF has an Elected Human Relations Committee
with a mission to:
- Develop and recommend guidelines for affiliates to use with regard to human relations
- Improve relationships and promote understanding among all brother and sister members
- Encourage greater involvement of all IAFF members
- Recognize diversity as an important component of the success of
this union
| One western U.S. local works closely with
its Minority Affairs Committee. The Committee
offers a perspective on the backgrounds of those they represent when discussing applicable issues,
and serve in an advisory role in the department and the local.
The Committee also provides assistance in
dispute resolution. The Committee includes one
African-American, one Hispanic, one woman and
one Asian/Pacific Islander/Native American. Committee members are nominated and elected by their affinity organization. |
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How to
Starting an HR Committee webpage
Local Human Relations Committees Online Jobaid
IAFF Human Relations: Building a Stronger Union Online Module
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