DuPont Community Credit Union has removed language from its website related to gender identity and sexual orientation, it says, so that it can comply with executive orders from President Donald Trump.
On its career website designed to recruit employees, the Waynesboro-based DCCU has changed the language of its Equal Employment Opportunity statement, appearing to fall in line with the directives of the president, who is advocating for a merit-based system over so-called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI, hires.
Since Trump’s inauguration, his administration and many Republican members of Congress have waged a war on the transgender and LGBTQ community, with the president pushing out numerous EOs related to who uses what bathroom and the role of trans athletes in competitions of any kind.
The administration has also fired top military officers who are Black or female, calling them DEI hires or saying the employees were dismissed for promoting diversity or DEI initiatives within the military.
Executive orders are generally only enforceable at federal agencies, although the administration has also implied that federal contractors and subcontractors should comply.
Trump officials, in cooperation with state attorneys general, seemed to turn on the pressure, demanding private companies, including Costco, end illegal DEI discrimination and their so-called woke culture. Costco chose instead to embrace diversity with more than 98 percent of shareholders voting against a proposal to end its DEI measures.
DCCU: ‘Advised to amend the [EEO] statement’
A DCCU representative said it is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and is therefore considered a federal contractor.
“To ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) requirements, DCCU periodically receives updated language from both legal counsel and DCCU’s affirmative action partner,” said Jackie Cason, chief human resources officer for DCCU, in a statement to AFP. “As a result of Executive Order 11246 (and subsequent related Executive Orders), DCCU was advised to update the EEO statement and as a result of Executive Order 14173, DCCU was advised to amend the statement.”
EO 11246 was revoked by Trump on Jan. 21 through another Executive Order 14173 titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The original EO was in place from 1965 to 2025 and promoted non-discriminatory practices and affirmative action in federal government hiring and employment.
“DCCU complies with all aspects of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits employment discrimination,” the statement concluded.
AFP asked DCCU to clarify what the exclusion of the words “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” would mean in its hiring practices, but they did not respond by close of business. AFP also asked DCCU to specifically address its LGBTQ customers and potential applicants about the change in wording. Cason again did provide any additional comment.
After: DCCU EEO statement
At DuPont Community Credit Union our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before: DCCU EEO statement
At DuPont Community Credit Union, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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