Resolution Supporting the Massage Advocacy Project Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) work hard across the country to help their customers live healthier, more holistic lives. But many LMTs struggle with low wages, limited access to health care and no time off. To make their lives better, LMTs are joining together in the Massage Advocacy Project, a … Read More
For Immediate Release: October 9, 2015 Contact: Jerame Davis, jdavis@prideatwork.org, 202-637-5014 TPP Fails to Address Human Rights Issues as LGBT Rights Regress in Malaysia Washington – The following is a statement from Pride at Work Executive Director Jerame Davis reacting to news of Malaysia’s continued oppression of LGBT people: “We continue to receive platitudes and pinky swears that the … Read More
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2015 Contact: Jerame Davis, jdavis@prideatwork.org, 202-637-5014 Three Reasons Why the TPP Should Trouble the LGBT Community: Brunei, Malaysia, and Increased Costs for HIV/AIDS Medicine Washington – The following is a statement from Pride at Work Executive Director Jerame Davis reacting to the news that the 12 nations involved in the … Read More
Resolution on Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a crime that endangers the lives of millions of people around the world with domestic and transnational trafficking networks that know no borders. From forced labor and debt bondage to forced commercial sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, human trafficking leaves no country untouched. A presidential proclamation calls … Read More
LGBT Discrimination Is Un-American A Resolution in Support of the Equality Act WHEREAS, the United States of America was founded on the principle of equality and justice under the law, and; WHEREAS, the LGBT community has faced rampant discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, education, credit, and nearly every other aspect of our lives, and; … Read More
Black Lives Matter A Resolution on Race Relations WHEREAS, since last summer, around the nation, the idea that “black lives matter,” has been the subject of intense activism from many Pride at Work members and allied organizations, and; WHEREAS, issues of systemic racism continue to plague the United States of America, and; WHEREAS, we see … Read More
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2015 Contact: Jerame Davis, jdavis@prideatwork.org, 202-637-5014 LGBT Rights in Malaysia: Will TPP Take Precedence over Stated Obama Administration Principles? Washington – After facing bipartisan criticism for placing its pro-TPP agenda ahead of human trafficking concerns in Malaysia, the Obama Administration is facing another test case of its priorities and principles. … Read More
A Resolution in Remembrance of Cheryl Bollinger WHEREAS, Cheryl Bollinger served as Co-Vice President of Pride at Work from 2009-2012, helping to see us through a difficult time, and; WHEREAS, Cheryl was a rock of stability and good will through an often contentious process. Regardless of differences of opinion, Cheryl was always respectful and considerate to others, … Read More
A Resolution in Remembrance Stephen Dinion WHEREAS, Stephen Dinion had a gentle soul and a passion for social justice. He was a wonderful person to know, loved by his partner, family, friends, and community. For those who knew Stephen, and even for those who had never met him, we are better people. WHEREAS, Stephen founded … Read More
LGBT Equality in the Workplace Includes Labor Rights A Resolution to Address the Fundamental Flaws of HRC’s Corporate Equality Index WHEREAS, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the largest and best-funded LGBT civil rights organization in the United States, and; WHEREAS, given its breadth and scope, HRC has a special responsibility to stand up and … Read More
