Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

The Equal Opportunity staff provides training, conducts informal inquires, coordinates complaint investigations and conducts mediation of workplace disputes in the civilian workforce. They also provide human relations training, guidance in formal and informal equal opportunity and treatment complaints processing, conduct complaint clarifications, mediate complaints, perform wing climate assessments and provide awareness training on subjects relating to human relations (i.e., cultural diversity, sexual harassment and team building.)

We encourage people to use the chain of command and support early resolution of any human relations issue. We also offer mediation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program to resolve issues involving potential conflicts.

Mission Statement

EO Mission Statement: To improve mission effectiveness by promoting an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Air Force members from rising to he highest level of responsibility possible based on their individual merit, fitness, and capability.

To ensure mission effectiveness by evaluating personnel programs, policies and procedures to ascertain whether there are any barriers that limit or restrict equitable employment opportunities for open competition in the workplace.

EO Resources

EO Complaint Chart
No Fear Act Training
Process Flow Chart
Team Building Poster
EO Poster

Special Observances

January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday
Date: 3rd Monday
MLK breakfast flyer

Feb. 1-28
African-American/Black Heritage Month

March 1-31
Women's History Month

April/May
"Days of Remembrance" (for victims of the Holocaust)
Dates: Sunday to Sunday for week incorporating Yom Hashoah

May 1-31
Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Aug. 26
Women's Equality Day

Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 1-31
National Disability Awareness Month

Nov. 1-30
National Native-American/Indian Heritage Month

EMPHASIS: Special/ethnic observances provide commanders an opportunity to enhance the human relations climate through increased unity, awareness, and mutual understanding of the accomplishments and contributions of all members of our society. Strong command support, leadership, thorough planning, and adequate funding are the essential elements of special/ethnic observance program success.

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