Dear AFGE Activist,

Sixty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The act became the most sweeping U.S. civil rights legislation of the century. The new law established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a foundational pillar of our protections as workers today.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

As we look ahead at the work left to do in our labor movement, let us remember the determination that led to this monumental moment in history. Let us draw courage from heroes like John Lewis, who taught us to “never be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

If you are interested in learning more about the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the work of the EEOC, and the EEOC’s newest enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace, consider registering for this special EEOC event on July 24, 2024.

I have never been more hopeful about our journey ahead as a labor community. By supporting our siblings in the movement, we will continue to strengthen the rights of all federal and D.C. government workers and ensure that our collective future is bright.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to AFGE.

In Solidarity,

Jeremy A. Lannan
AFGE NVP for Women’s and Fair Practices

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