MISSION
Advancing workplace rights, safety and health, and accessibility in the legislative branch
VISION
A respectful, safe, healthy, and accessible congressional workplace with equal employment opportunity and treatment for all
GOALS
Goal 1: Advance understanding of workplace rights and best practices through education and outreach to the congressional community
A. Initiative 1.A: Become the preferred training resource for the legislative branch.
i. Action Item 1.A.i: Provide a comprehensive program of instruction that informs and promotes compliance with employee rights and protections under the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA).
ii. Action Item 1.A.ii: Partner with legislative branch offices to develop customized training curricula focused on eliminating discrimination and harassment in the congressional workplace.
iii. Action Item 1.A.iii: Optimize the remote learning experience through enhanced training platforms and improved IT infrastructure.
iv. Action Item 1.A.iv: Add to our library of training materials by creating modules that focus on workplace civility, ageism, and sexual orientation.
v. Action Item 1.A.v: Enhance outreach to State and District offices to ensure that all staff are aware of their rights and protections under the CAA and the services provided by the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR).
vi. Action Item 1.A.vi: Annually review all OCWR training materials to ensure they provide up-to-date information.