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Membership
BIG is a membership organization active on the national, regional and local levels.
Top 10 Reasons to Join BIG
1. BIG WORKS FOR YOU
BIG is the only
organization dedicated to the interests of the African American
public servant. Other organizations may touch upon the problems that
impact you but BIG is made up of people who share your interests,
your concerns, and your problems.
2. BIG IS AN ADVOCATE
BIG speaks out on
issues affecting the government workplace. BIG testified before the
Congress on legislations reforming the EEO process, racial
discrimination in government, and affirmative employment. BIG also
spoke out on the disparate rate of discharge of African Americans
from the federal service, the national performance review, and
downsizing. BIG recently had a public hearing on the assault against
affirmative action.
3. BIG IS AN EMPLOYEE SUPPORT GROUP
If you have a problem on the job, your BIG chapter can be an
excellent resource for help and counsel. Many BIG members have dealt
with similar problems and can suggest strategies for combating them.
BIG also has a list of attorneys experienced in handling the type of
problems BIG members may encounter.
4. BIG IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION
Every year BIG sponsors a national training conference which brings
together national leaders and experts from around the country to
address Black government workers. The conference is a unique
training experience for government workers, providing you an
exposure to issues often overlooked in the day-to-day workplace.
5. BIG IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE
Your BIG chapter
can be a strong force in the community helping to fight such
community problems as drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, AIDS,
illiteracy, and voter registration. The skills you develop on the
job can be invaluable in promoting community activities through your
BIG chapter.
6. BIG IS NETWORKING
By becoming a member of BIG, you are becoming a part of an
organization that includes workers from all levels of government and
all areas of the public workforce. The national training conference
provides opportunity to meet experts from around the country,
employers from other agencies, and pick up information and resources
that can help you professionally and in your personal growth.
7. BIG IS A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We can accomplish together what you cannot do alone. With BIG you
can work toward your goals with people who have similar goals. You
can do something about the institutional and socioeconomic problems
you face in the workplace and in the community. You can use your
skills and talents in a setting in which they are needed.
8. BIG KEEPS YOU INFORMED
BIG keeps you up to date with the latest developments affecting the
African American government employee. From the
9. BIG RECOGNIZES YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Each year BIG gives out awards to those who have made a major
contribution to the goals and objectives of the organization.
Regional councils and local chapters also recognize such
achievements. These awards set role models for excellence in
government service.
10. BIG IS AN
BIG is the chance you have been waiting for to step up and take your
place in the loop. To be a part of the fast-moving events that
affect your world as a government employee, you need an organization
like BIG that can speak for you and through which you can voice your
views. If you are concerned about equity, excellence, and
opportunity in government, you should consider BIG.