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About Me

National Pride At Work is affiliated as the newest constituency group of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations.)

The purpose of Pride At Work is to mobilize mutual support between the organized Labor Movement and the LGBT Community around organizing for social and economic justice.

We seek full equality for LGBT Workers in their workplaces and unions.

We work towards creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, encourages openness, and ensures safety & dignity.

We aim to educate the LGBT Community about the benefits of union membership for LGBT working people, and to build support and solidarity for the union movement in the LGBT community.

We intend to do this in the spirit of the union movement's historic motto, "An Injury to One is An Injury to All." We oppose all forms of discrimination on the job and in our unions based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion or political views.

My Interests

Our Purpose And Mission In 1999, Pride At Work became an official constituency group of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations).The purpose of Pride At Work is to mobilize mutual support between the organized Labor Movement and the LGBT Community around organizing for social and economic justice.We see full equality for LGBT Workers in their workplaces and unions.We work towards creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, encourages openness, and ensures safety & dignity.We aim to educate the LBGT Community about the benefits of union membership for LGBT working people, and to build support and solidarity for the union movement in the LGBT community.We intend to do this in the spirit of the union movement's historic motto, "An Injury to One is An Injury to All." We oppose all forms of discrimination on the job and in our unions based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion or political views.

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Do your part to keep Pride at Work working!Pride at Work is the only national LGBT-Labor organization.We are THE source for workshops, trainings, resources and materials geared to LGBT folks and unions.We are THE liason between the union community and the LGBT community.Working on issues important to you, we aim to make all union contracts LGBT inclusive, and to incorporate LGBT concerns in union values. Also, we educate the LGBT community that their best workplace protection is a union contract.You have a million ways to support us. Isn't that great? You can join our growning network of activists, you can simply spread our message, start a chapter or even send in your two cents. So, go ahead!

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People's History of the United States, Out At Work...,

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My Blog

California Court Rules LGBT Couples Cannot Be Denied the Right To Marry!

May 15, 2008For immediate releaseFor More Information Contact: Donna Cartwright 202-637-3988California Court Rules LGBT Couples Cannot Be Denied the Rightto MarryWASHINGTON, DC- In a huge step forward...
Posted by Pride at Work on Thu, 15 May 2008 11:29:00 PST

Emergency: Vote Now and Spread The Word

Last week, we asked you to take action, voting for LGBT-related questions you would like to see asked to the presidential candidates at the AFL-CIO Presidential Forum this Tuesday, August 8th, in Chic...
Posted by Pride at Work on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:04:00 PST

Secure The Vote: Take Action ON ENDA

We have just received word from Democratic officials that Speaker Pelosi will only take action on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act if she has all the votes necessary to pass the legislation in Se...
Posted by Pride at Work on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:49:00 PST

Save Your Virginity! Don't Fly Virgin America!

Last week low-cost airline Virgin America started flying in our U.S. domestic market out of San Francisco with its headquarters in Burlingame, California. I ask that you not patronize this airline ...
Posted by Pride at Work on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:19:00 PST

Oppose the Nomination of Holsinger as Surgeon General!

On Thursday, July 12, there will be a hearing in the Senate regarding Bush's nomination of Dr. James Holsinger to be the next Surgeon General. Dr. Holsinger is widley known for spreading false a...
Posted by Pride at Work on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:22:00 PST

Hey, Maybe We Should Hear What The Iraqis Have To Say...

Friends and allies of Pride At Work:We write to you today to alert you to an important program happening across this country for the month of June. The Voices of Iraqi Workers Tour...sponsored b...
Posted by Pride at Work on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:57:00 PST

Looking For A Job? UNITE-HERE Is Hiring!

*Attention Activists and Organizers:**Join The Fight for Workers Rights!** Apply for the Maryland2-Day Organizer Training/ Job Placement Program on July 27 th and 28th 2007atthe National Labor C...
Posted by Pride at Work on Wed, 23 May 2007 10:30:00 PST

ENDA, ENDA, ENDA

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act was introduced on Tuesday, April 24. ENDA would ban workplace discimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.Be sure to speak out ...
Posted by Pride at Work on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:47:00 PST

Would Jesus Discriminate?

Interesting Theological Rebuff To Those Who Use The Bible To Beat Down Queer FolksWould Jesus Discriminate?
Posted by Pride at Work on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:26:00 PST

FLOC Staff Member Beaten to Death

This message is from the Farm Labor Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO (FLOC). Please consider supporting the Santiago Tragedy Fund.It is with pain and sadness that we report the tragic murder ...
Posted by Pride at Work on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:54:00 PST