Whereas, Pride at Work, although a relatively new organization, was born out of a vision and struggle to ensure that no one is left out in the fight for equality and justice; and Whereas, Pride At Work was established to give voice to LGBT workers in the workplace, the LGBT movement, and the labor movement; … Read More

Whereas, recent events have inspired a lively debate on the direction and goals of the national Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) movements, and Whereas, the founding of the Black Radical Congress (BRC) has given a strong voice to the progressive agenda for radical social and economic change that has been silenced during recent times, … Read More

Whereas, PAW/AFL-CIO is committed to fighting homophobia and oppression against gay people and to building a society based on the time-honored trade union principles of social and economic justice; and Whereas, PAW/AFL-CIO’s strength is in its regional and citywide chapters made up of union activists, leaders and officers who represent a wide range of unions; … Read More

Whereas, the United States labor movement in general and the AFL-CIO specifically did not support the “1998 Conference on Trade Unions, Homosexuality and Work” which was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, last July; and Whereas, the conference was a truly exciting and historic event attended by 300 participants from 40 countries; and Whereas, many of the … Read More

Whereas, the United States armed forces have been waging an illegal and unnecessary war against the people of Iraq; and Whereas, the Sanctions of the United States Government against Iraq are primarily hurting the people of Iraq; and Whereas, the people of Iraq are our sisters and brothers in our fight for justice for workers … Read More

Whereas working families have a right to earn livable wages while providing the best possible care for their families; and Whereas that care may include paying for services such as childcare or elder care or having paid time off from work to care for family members; Be It Therefore Resolved that working families have certain … Read More

WHEREAS, the Pride at Work organization has been officially recognized as a Constituency Group of the AFL-CIO; and WHEREAS, the organization is evolving to meet the new challenge that accompany that status; and WHEREAS, the continued growth of the organization is a critical objective of this evolution; and WHEREAS, growth in membership will require the … Read More

WHEREAS, the accumulation of non-biodegradable and recyclable materials poses a threat to our health as well as the welfare of our planet and the environment; and WHEREAS, when organizations convene, a large quantity of trash is create from meals and refreshments; and WHEREAS, many labor and community organizations have committed themselves to a practice of … Read More

WHEREAS, we are Pride at Work, a recognized constituency group of the AFL-CIO; WHEREAS, the AFL-CIO holds it national convention biennially; WHEREAS, Pride at Work holds its convention biennially on the opposite year; WHEREAS, Pride at Work is an organization committed to educating and sensitizing the labor movement to the needs of the GLBT community; … Read More

WHEREAS, Joan Brewington was our sister in the struggle; and WHEREAS, Joan’s life was dedicated to civil and human rights; and WHEREAS, Joan served as C0-Chair of the SEIU Easter Conference Lavender Caucus, and Board member of the National SEIU Lavender Caucus for 6 years; and WHEREAS, Joan was a leader in the Philadelphia L/G/B/T … Read More