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Learn the concrete steps to take and get the resources to make your union contracts more LGBT-inclusive. Pride at Work provides resources and technical assistance to support the efforts of your Local Union.
(1) In-depth training for local union leaders on strategies, tactics and contract language (2) Samples of actual contract language won in current union contracts (3) Materials & guidance for educating rank-and-file members on LGBT labor issues.
In 30 states, it is legal to fire someone because of their sexual orientation. In 38 states it is legal to fire someone because of their gender identity or expression. Because of federal DOMA laws, same-sex couples are denied access to 1,138 rights and responsibilities.
In a majority of states, a union contract is the ONLY protection that LGBT workers have. For ALL workers, the power of standing together as a union is the most effective way to win fair working conditions.
Pride at Work conducts trainings to help rank-and-file union members develop leadership & organizing skills. The program for each training is custom-tailored to address key local issues.
(1) Learning about the Union Difference for LGBT workers. (2) Communicate effectively about LGBT issues at work. (3) Developing organizing skills for building your Local Union. (3) Increase understanding of LGBT issues at the intersections of race/ethnicty, gender and immigration status
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Pride at Work, AFL-CIO, 815 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Spanish translation by Frances Sanchez San Francisco photos credit: Claire Bohman
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