Issue link: http://digital.copcomm.com/i/904648
AFL-CIO/SARDARI GROUP "Right now, in our country, we are at a watershed moment. A moment to not only reflect on the power dynamics in the workforce, but also a time to take action to punish and deter acts of sexual assault and harassment," said SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown, who spoke in support of the resolution. "Everyone has a fundamental right to be treated with dignity and respect at work." Even before the Weinstein article, there were numerous stories in the media about hostile environments in the tech industry, particularly for women. Before that, it was the online mobs of the "Gamergate" movement who targeted mostly women for harassment — to the extent of posting death threats. As people have begun to feel safer to speak out, accusations of sexual misconduct have been levelled against entertainers, CEOs and the current and former presidents. SAG-AFTRA can't change the nation's culture by itself. But as workers in the influential entertainment and media industry, the union's members have powerful voices. SAG-AFTRA is also Left, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler and SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris via video call announce a cross-industry working group to deal with the issue of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Right, SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown spoke in support of a "Workers' Bill of Rights" at the AFL-CIO convention in October. AFL-CIO/SARDARI GROUP