Pride At Work was honored to participate in the International Association of Machinists’ (IAM) Human Rights Conference, “Breaking Barriers,” held last week in Atlanta, Georgia, hosting a table and taking part in the myriad of speeches throughout the week.
Interim Executive Director Brittany Anderson delivered powerful remarks on the urgent need to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices within the labor movement and to stand firm in the fight for queer and trans rights nationwide. At a time when government officials and right-wing leaders continue to spread dangerous misinformation and hate about trans people and immigrants, Pride At Work remains unwavering: we proudly and unapologetically organize for trans liberation and LGBTQIA+ justice. We do not bow to bigotry. We do not back down.
We extend our deep gratitude to IAM President Brian Bryant, General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes, and Civil and Human Rights Director Nicole Fears for creating space for this vital work. It was a privilege to join IAM’s human rights activists, women’s advocates, young workers, and community leaders from across North America in advancing equity, diversity, and solidarity throughout the labor movement.
