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the county's great success in achieving unprecedented business growth and
economic development can be attributed to the companies and workforce that
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Imerys, a
French company headquartered in Paris, operates in 38 countries worldwide .
According to the charge, one white supervisor responded to a complaint by
an African-American employee by stating that if the employee was going to be
hanged, "He would complain about the rope and the tree.

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Presented by The National Conference for Community and Justice, the
Detroit Regional Chamber and Oakland County Employment Diversity Council , the
conference encourages companies in the region to embrace diversity and
implement programs and strategies to encourage diversity in all areas of
business.
"This conference shares with attendees the success of using proactive
diversity practices that are aligned with a company's key business outcomes.

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We are an international
melting pot for business with 629 foreign-owned firms representing 24
countries located within Oakland County's 910 square mile border," said
Oakland County Executive L.

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NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races,
religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education .

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"Mayor Archer and Carl Camden will bring to the conference their unique
perspectives on the importance of diversity in the workplace and its
importance to achieving financial success," said Chamber President and CEO
Richard E., CCE. Business
owners cannot afford the price of mismanaging an increasingly culturally
diverse workforce -- such as decreased productivity, low employee morale and
loss of market share," says NCCJ Executive Director Dr.

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complaint also alleges that African -American employees have been subjected to
a hostile work environment because of racial epithets and threats made by
white supervisors. Breakout presenters will also provide
instructional material with tips for success that participants can implement
at their workplaces to move their diversity processes forward.

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The USW was formed as a result of the April 14, 2005 merger between the
Paper , Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers Intl.
We want to change the way that organizations think about the value of
diversity initiatives.
The Detroit Regional Chamber is the leading business organization in the
region and the largest metro chamber of commerce in the country with more than
20,000 members.

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United Steelworkers Files Race Discrimination Complaint Against French Company Imerys

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(Logo: http://www.newscom. The Chamber's mission -- to power the economy for Southeast
Michigan -- is carried out through business attraction efforts, public policy
advocacy, strategic partnerships and quality products and services for
members.

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For background information on the escalating conflict between the USW and
Imerys see http://www.
Nearly 500 attendees are expected for the 2005 conference - nearly
doubling the attendance from previous years.
The Oakland County Employment Diversity Council (OCEDC) is a dynamic
alliance of more than 120 Oakland County-based agencies, institutions and
private businesses that are dedicated to promoting workplace diversity.

Contact: Amy Hennes
313/596-0367, Fax: 313/964-0531
e-mail: ahennes@detroitchamber.

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The USW represents workers at four Imerys
facilities in the U."
Oakland County joined the Chamber and NCCJ this year in presenting the
conference.

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"We don't tolerate racial discrimination against anyone , including our own
members, and we will vigorously pursue these charges," said Region Five Vice
President Don Langham.S. The "Leveraging Diversity for
Business Success" Conference aims to provide business decision-makers with
practical "how-to" information and rationale on the importance of implementing
strategic diversity initiatives.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
alleges that white supervisors are enforcing company work rules and imposing
discipline more harshly against African-American employees , and are
retaliating against employees who have complained of the racism. The Employment Diversity Council had previously held a separate
event. New this year is a small business price of
$95 and a limited number of student tickets available for $50.

About the conference collaborators:
NCCJ, founded in 1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews,
is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and
racism in America.
Founded in 2000, the mission and purpose of the Oakland County Employment
Diversity Council is to help its members and the citizens of Oakland County
appreciate and advance diversity issues within their individual organizational
settings; assume a leadership role in creating a forum to advance employment
diversity for its members and the citizens of Oakland County; help OCEDC
members increase awareness of the diversity issue; and assist them in building
and maintaining a diverse workforce.

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DETROIT, The third annual "Leveraging Diversity
for Business Success" Conference will feature keynote presentations by
Dickinson Wright Chairman and former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer and Kelly
Services President and COO Carl Camden.

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For more
information, call Rose Giffen at (313) 567-6225 or e-mail: rgiffen@nccj .

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Cost for the conference is $150 per person or $125 each for three or more
people from the same organization.

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, The United Steelworkers (USW)
has filed a charge of race discrimination against Imerys Carbonates on behalf
of employees working at the company's Sylacauga, Ala. Union and the
United Steelworkers of America.

Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer and Kelly Services President Carl Camden to Keynote Annual Diversity Conference April 14

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"Oakland County is rich in cultural diversity.

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It is the largest industrial union in North
America with 850,000 members . Kelly Services is this year's presenting sponsor.

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"Embracing diversity is critical to the success of any business.

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