Labor unites in opposition to amendment banning gay marriage in Minnesota

[Omaha Steve]

Ever hear of "Pride at Work"? A constituency group of the AFL-CIO which works to mobilize mutual support between organized labor and the LGBT community.: http://www.prideatwork.org/


http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4952

By Michael Moore
8 August 2011

ST. PAUL - Minnesota’s largest labor federation Monday declared its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, which will go before the state’s voters in November 2012.

In a unanimous vote, the general board of the 300,000-member Minnesota AFL-CIO approved a resolution opposing the marriage amendment, dismissing it as “an effort to enshrine discrimination into state law.”

“The labor movement is and has always been about protecting and advancing the rights of all people,” Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson said. “We will not stand by and allow discrimination to become part of Minnesota’s constitution.”

Unions often avoid taking a stance on divisive social issues, making bread-and-butter economic issues – job creation, health care, retirement security – the focus of their political outreach to members.

FULL story at link.

[blkmusclmachine]

1. I wouldn't be too suprised if marriage opponents have considered

penning "Ex-Gay" legislation, to unveil someplace like UT or SC. :tinfoilhat:

[William769]

2. K&R.