Civil Rights Directorate

Sept. 16, 2024

Conflict, Communication, and Collaboration: Celebrating Conflict Resolution Day

Conflict Resolution Day, celebrated every year on the third Thursday of October, is all about learning how to handle conflicts in a way that brings people together instead of driving them apart. This year, Conflict Resolution Day falls on October 17th. For the Coast Guard workforce, knowing how to resolve conflicts peacefully is the key to keeping

Aug. 20, 2024

Education Partnership Flourishes: Coast Guard's PIE Program 2023-2024 Highlights

The Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education (PIE) Program had a phenomenal year in 2023-2024, continuing its upward trend from the previous year. Check out these impressive numbers compared to 2022-2023:  208 units registered a local PIE Program, a 43.4% increase.  359 school partnerships were formed, up by 63.9%.  70,248 students participated

Aug. 20, 2024

The Role of the No FEAR Act

President George W. Bush signed the No FEAR Act into law on May 15, 2002, to make sure federal agencies are accountable for following anti-discrimination and whistleblower laws.  The goals of the No FEAR Act are to encourage employees who have faced discrimination or retaliation to report it and to make federal agencies more transparent about

Aug. 20, 2024

Command Checklist Submission Date Approaches

As the calendar turns, the Coast Guard gets closer to the end of October. Why is this month important? The answer is the Coast Guard’s Civil Rights Program Command Checklist, which commands with 50 or more positions must be completed by October 31, 2024. This annual tool is not just a requirement, but a powerful instrument that empowers Commanding

July 17, 2024

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Turns 60

On July 2nd, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, marking a historic moment in American history. This month, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of this pivotal legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The Act also outlawed unequal application of

July 17, 2024

Coast Guard and EEOC Collaborate to Enhance EEO and Anti-Discrimination Efforts

To strengthen its commitment to workplace fairness and equal employment opportunity (EEO), the Coast Guard welcomed a technical assistance visit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on June 11, 2024. This review aimed to evaluate and help support the Coast Guard’s compliance with EEO laws and policies.  During the visit, leaders

June 20, 2024

The Coast Guard's Progress in Promoting Equal Employment Opportunity in FY23

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Management Directive 715 (MD-715) is a self-assessment to be conducted by federal agencies annually. It also establishes the guidelines for developing and maintaining effective equal employment opportunity (EEO) programs for federal agencies.  In FY23, the Coast Guard’s report showed that the

June 20, 2024

Explore a Civil Rights Special Assignment

As an Equal Opportunity Advisor within the Coast Guard, I play a crucial part in helping unit commanders foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. What’s helpful about this position is that it’s a Special Assignment—no prior civil rights experience is required. All EOA’s receive comprehensive civil rights training that equips us to be

June 20, 2024

What to Expect During Mediation

The Coast Guard’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process helps resolve Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Opportunity (EEO/EO) conflicts quickly and efficiently. ADR involves a trained facilitator who helps the disputing parties reach an agreement through methods like mediation. In mediation, this facilitator, or mediator, is a neutral party

March 7, 2024

Taking Aim at a Dream

In the stillness of an indoor archery range, bows are drawn and eyes are fixed, waiting for one pivotal moment: the release of an arrow. The sharp zing as it sails comes only after the long-drawn inhale of a taut bowstring, poised to find its mark on a target face 18 meters away. The stakes are palpable, as is the power in one competitor’s stance