LGBTQ Latinx Groups and Allies Reaffirm Their Resolve to End Violence Against Marginalized Communities Following the Orlando Tragedy June 20, 2016 We, the undersigned, a coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Latinx organizations and allies make the following statement in the spirit of education and with the purpose of honoring the more … Read More
Muslim-LGBTQ Unity Statement in Response to Divisive Rhetoric After Orlando Shooting June 21, 2016 As members of the LGBTQ and Muslim communities in America, we are joined in solidarity, grief and outrage at the horrific attack that unfolded in Orlando on June 12. Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims, their … Read More
LGBTQ and Gun Violence-Prevention Groups Call for Hate and Terror to be Disarmed Following Orlando Shooting JUNE 16, 2016 As U.S. government leaders continue to grapple with addressing gun violence-prevention following last weekend’s homophobic massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, LGBTQ and gun violence-prevention advocates and activists are calling for more stringent … Read More
LGBTQ Groups Call For Unity In The Wake Of Orlando Shooting JUNE 13, 2016 We the undersigned organizations working on the front lines of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) movement share in the profound grief for those who were killed and many more who were wounded during Latin Night at the Pulse … Read More
Here are the latest statements by Labor organizations and Unions. This list will be updated as more are released. AFL-CIO Florida AFL-CIO SEIU Florida Central Florida AFL- CIO IAFF AFT (AFSCME) Lee Saunders Machinists Union (IAMAW) SEIU AFA-CWA IATSE APALA NEA TWU CWA NYSUT UNITE HERE CBTU LCLAA AFGE ATU USW UA UFCW OUTreach UFCW … Read More
Tom Barbera was a love warrior for justice and a dedicated activist who dealt with real issues impacting the lives of working men and women at SEIU Local 509 in Massachusetts. There was no job too small or too big that he wasn’t willing to tackle. I loved his wicked sense of humor and his … Read More