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UWCU Now on List of Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality We've received a score of 100 on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. “This important designation reflects the culture of inclusion and respect our employees have worked so hard to create and maintain,” says Sheila Milton, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. “It means that employees who identify as LGBTQ are part of an inclusive UWCU community – and that they can come to work here and just be themselves.” Adds Rob Van Nevel, EVP and chief operating officer: “This accomplishment highlights our credit union’s continuous efforts to create a workplace environment where all employees are valued, respected and have the support they need to thrive. It’s amazing what we can do when we accept people’s differences and work together as one.”
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2021 Honor the cultures, legacies and histories of the original inhabitants of North America This holiday is observed on the Second Monday in October. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Indigenous People’s Day was instituted in Berkeley, California, in 1992, to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. To celebrate in Madison, WI, Wunk Sheek, an Indigenous student organization on campus, will host a one-session powwow on Monday at 7 p.m. in Gordon Commons. Organizers are asking attendees to wear orange in honor of children and families for residential school awareness. In Wisconsin, we recognize and honor twelve sovereign nations. If you want to learn more about the cultures, languages, and histories of the Indigenous people of the central Great Lakes, theways.org has a series of short videos that are a good starting point.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM)? HHM was introduced in 1968, coinciding with the civil rights movement of the 1960s, in which we began to gain a greater multicultural awareness. What started as a one week celebration, now spans an entire month from September 15th to October 15th. The Hispanic and Latinx population make up about 18.5% of the total U.S. population, and HHM is a time to recognize the achievements of these individuals and the culture of their communities in America. We have a few events lined up this month, including more educational Charlie posts, and we invite you to celebrate with us! A special shout out to some countries celebrating their independence day this week: ¡FELIZ DÍA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA! ¡ Costa Rica ! 9/15/1821 ¡ El Salvador ! 9/15/1821 ¡ Guatemala ! 9/15/1821 ¡ Honduras ! 9/15/1821 ¡ Nicaragua ! 9/15/1821 ¡ Mexico ! 9/16/1810 ¡ Chile ! 9/18/1810 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! For full article, please see: https://www.history.com/topics/hispanic-history/hispanic-heritage-month Census Data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/
Women’s equality Day Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. In 1973, U.S. Congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the certification of the 19th amendment to the constitution, granting women the right to vote. Congress passed the 19th Amendment because of the hard work and dedication put in by the women’s suffrage movement. Women are not done fighting for equal rights. Today, the wage gap between men and women still impacts women’s economic power, and gender-based discrimination still plagues workplaces and business transactions. Despite many advances in the last century and a half, women in the U.S. and around the world still face professional obstacles, domestic violence, and other barriers to their wellbeing and success. Women’s Equality Day is all about uplifting and empowering women, and marveling at how far women have progressed.
Women's Equality Day August 26th Lets all celebrate by wearing purple! Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. In 1973, U.S. Congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the certification of the 19th amendment to the constitution, granting women the right to vote. Congress passed the 19th Amendment as a result of the hard work and dedication put in by the women’s suffrage movement. Women are not done fighting for equal rights. Today, the wage gap between men and women still impacts women’s economic power, and gender-based discrimination still plagues workplaces and business transactions. Despite many advances in the last century and a half, women in the U.S. and around the world still face professional obstacles, domestic violence, and other barriers to their well-being and success.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in May. Since 1979, May has been a dedicated time to celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage, but it wasn't until 1992 that May was officially designated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Selected to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. in May 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1869 that was made possible by thousands of Chinese laborers, APAH Month elevates the stories, contributions, and experiences of the Asian and Asian American communities. Take time over the next month and beyond to celebrate the vibrant and diverse traditions and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans.
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! "When you raise your glass on Cinco de Mayo, take an extra moment to honor the surprisingly American history behind this Mexican holiday!" ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day; Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th. This holiday celebrates the victory of the Mexican army against the French in the Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla) in 1862. Today, the holiday is mostly celebrated in the United States and Puebla, where the battle took place.
Happy International Women's Day! A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So, let's all choose to challenge. How will you help forge a gender equal world? Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
Welcome to #BlackHistoryMonth, a time for us to reflect on the achievements of the Black community and their pivotal role in history. And this year, it feels particularly poignant. After a painful 2020 that saw racism, prejudice and inequity become a pandemic in its own right, it is not just important, but imperative, that we commemorate this important occasion. To help, we asked UWCU employees to share why Black History Month is meaningful to them; we’ll share these stories all month long. Today, our series begins with Takisha A., a Senior Financial Specialist at our UW-Milwaukee branch and founder of our Black Excellence Employee Resource Group:
