The Sullivan Principle

The Rev. Lord Sullivan, a Black civil rights activist and leader of one of Philadelphia's larger Black churches, was appointed to the General Motors head of directors in 1971. Initially, Sullivan had his position in press for the withdrawal of G.M. and other U.S. companies from South Africa. By 1975 Sullivan had failed to persuade a single company to withdraw, so he decided to change tactics and encourage companies to commit themselves to the abolishment of apartheid. In March 1977, Sullivan released a "Statement of Principlas" for companies operating in South Africa. Originally endorsd by 12 firths, the Principles now have almost 150 corporate signatories. The Principles are:

I. Non-segregation of the races on all eating, comfort and work facilities.

II. Equal and fair employment practices far all employees.

III. Equal pay for all employees doing equal or compatible work for the same period of time.

IV. Initiation of and development of training programs that will prepare, in substantial numbers. Blacks and other non whites for supervisory administrative clerical and technical jobs.

V. Increasing the number of Blacks and other nonwhites in management and supervisory positions.

VI. Improving the quality of employees lives outside the work environment in such areas such as housing, transportation, schooling, recreation and health facilities.

Also included is a list of specific actions U. S. companies must take in order to successful the principles themselves.