WHEREAS, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is proud of its history of unifying its diverse group of 1.4 million working men and women from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds to advance their economic, social and political interests; and

WHEREAS, the International Union recognizes that demographics are continually changing as diverse groups are rapidly growing; and

WHEREAS, the International Union believes every retiree and current and future member are valuable parts of the organization and has something to contribute, regardless of race, religion, ethnic background, physical ability, creed, gender, age, or sexual orientation; and

WHEREAS, the International Union is committed to continuing the development of an organization which values and encourages participation of every man and woman, each with individual and diverse backgrounds, in the policymaking and leadership roles at all levels of the International Union and its affiliated bodies; and

WHEREAS, the International Union recognizes that, through the contribution and involvement of more women, young people and individuals with diverse backgrounds, the union will strengthen its collective bargaining, organizing, political and legislative activities; and

WHEREAS, the International Union has established and continues to support a mentoring program that develops participation in the policymaking and leadership roles of the union; and

WHEREAS, the International Union believes that when members from diverse backgrounds work together, the union can achieve more; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the International Union will continue to institute policies, practices and programs which establish and promote diversity at all levels of the International Union, Joint Councils, Local Unions, Trade Divisions, Conferences, and other affiliated bodies; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the International Union will seek to institute policies, practices and programs at all levels of the union which encourage members from all backgrounds to become actively involved and participate in union matters.

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