As trade unionists we believe that every person has the right to affordable, quality health care. Sadly, 45 million people in the U.S. are still without health care coverage and tens of millions more lack adequate coverage. According to the Citizens Health Care Working Group, established by Congress, having held public hearings across the country, the … Read More

César E. Chavez, the founder and former President of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO, stood as one of the heroic figures of the 20th century who inspired millions in our nation into action for economic justice, civil rights and political empowerment; and César E. Chavez led the historic “Si Se Puede” non-violent movement … Read More

Whereas, the tobacco and alcohol industries have aggressively targeted the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community through advertisements, donations, and sponsorships of LGBT events and organizations and Whereas, cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol, have a long proven link to serious health problems, such as emphysema, lung cancer, liver failure, cirrhosis of the liver, substance abuse, and … Read More

WHEREAS, organized labor joined its allies in the civil rights movement to secure passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and WHEREAS, the union movement has fought long and hard to end discrimination and to bring real equality to the workplace as well as in housing, credit, public accommodations and public services; and WHEREAS, … Read More

WHEREAS, the strength of the labor movement has long been its ability to bring together diverse people around a common goal – that of improving the lives of workers; and WHEREAS, each and every union has lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members; and WHEREAS, our members in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community … Read More

As trade unionists, we believe in inclusion and equality. While great strides have been made in recent years, basic rights remain unsecured and virulent right-wing homophobia remains commonplace. On June 26, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Texas’s “Homosexual Conduct” law, which criminalized consensual sex between gay couples and has been widely used to … Read More

WHEREAS homophobia and anti-unionism have been the hallmark of the political career of Jess Helms; and WHEREAS PAW believes every country has a right to its own sovereignty; and WHEREAS PAW believes all workers have the right to organize their own organizations without interference; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that PAW condemns any legislation, including the … Read More

WHEREAS Pride At Work has endeavored to establish itself as the preeminent workplace rights advocacy group for all LGBT workers; and WHEREAS PAW believes that the right of workers to join and/or form unions is a fundamental civil right that needs to be strengthened through legislative, educational, and direct action programs; and WHEREAS Pride At … Read More

WHEREAS a significant part of Pride At Work’s mission is to educate union leaders about the needs of LGBT members and potential members, and to educate LGBT leaders about the advantages of a strong labor movement; and WHEREAS the Equality Zone Project, launched by PAW in 1999, is envisioned as a vehicle for Pride At … Read More

WHEREAS over 600 steelworkers, members of USWA Local 169 in Mansfield, Ohio, have been locked out by AK/Armco Steel since September 1, 1999; and WHEREAS these workers were turned away after refusing management’s demand that they accept an agreement allowing for unlimited mandatory overtime, wreaking havoc on their personal and family lives; and WHEREAS it … Read More