CTA Joins National Day of Action Against Sexual Assault & Harrasment
As part of the National Day of Action to Raise Awareness and Advocate for the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment on April 28, CTA has joined the America Trucking Associations and White House in reiterating the trucking indsutry's longstanding commitment to eliminating sexual harassment and sexual assault.
“The California Trucking Association and our members are committed to providing an environment free of sexual harassment and assault in any form, including inappropriate and disrespectful behavior, intimidation, and other unwelcome conduct both in our individual work environments, as well as in our industry.
“Through our partnerships with organizations including the California Highway Patrol, Truckers Against Trafficking, the Sacramento District Attorney, Yolo County District Attorney and other law enforcement groups, CTA has become an active participant during key events and assisted in outreach opportunities to communicate important messaging through member communications, social media, and various other platforms.
"This is why CTA is proud to join the American Trucking Associations, FMCSA, the White House and other industry leaders on this National Day of Action on Sexual Harassment and Assault as part of our commitment to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault in our industry and in our communities,” Shawn Yadon, CEO of the California Trucking Association.
In addition to joining the Administration in recognizing and condemning sexual harassment, assault, and violence today and promoting a culture of safety for all drivers, CTA joins ATA in continuing to work to:
- Prevent violence against women through Truckers Against Trafficking. Over 1.3 million individuals have been trained through that program to recognize and report trafficking and support victims of trafficking.
- Promote comprehensive sexual harassment and zero-tolerance policies for sexual assault and violence in the industry.
- Support efforts to ensure industry employees are aware of policies on sexual assault, violence and harassment and appropriately trained, including but not limited to board members, management, human resources, drivers, apprentices, trainees, dispatchers and instructors.
- Facilitate training so that trainees, apprentices and drivers understand how to report instances of sexual assault and violence before they get into a vehicle, and the steps companies will take to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable, including multiple confidential reporting channels and clear plans and timelines to investigate and act upon complaints.
