teamsters hrdc director anthony rosa statement on rma
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1h · The Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission applauds the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), which enshrines long overdue protections for marriage equality into federal law. This legislation is a critical milestone in the contemporary civil rights movement and essential to ensuring that same-sex and interracial couples will not live in fear of bigotry or financial insecurity.“We applaud President Biden for signing into law a guarantee that all of our members receive the economic benefits of a legally recognized marriage – such as health care, work status, Social Security, life insurance, pension benefits and more – no matter their sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin,” said Anthony M. Rosa, Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission Director. “We will continue to stand in support of all of our members, regardless of their race, sexual orientation, or gender, because civil rights are union rights and union rights are civil rights.”Same-sex marriage was legalized by a 2015 Supreme Court decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. The Respect for Marriage Act federally recognizes these marriages and requires them to be recognized across state lines in the event that the court fails to uphold precedent in its 2015 decision. Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/.../press-release-bill-signed.../
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NEW Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus Board Members
New Board Member Andrew Rivas, LU-533 Reno -Central West Region
New Board Member Andrew Rivas, LU-533 Reno -Central West Region
New Board Member Andrew Rivas, LU-533 Reno -Central West Region
Andrew Rivas, Local 533 will Chair the LGBTQ+ Contract Language Project and will coordinate the By-Laws Review Committee. Andrew will also Co-Chair the LGBTQ+ Caucus Political Action Committee.
Director Eliza Schultz, LU-705 chicago Mid-West Region
New Board Member Andrew Rivas, LU-533 Reno -Central West Region
New Board Member Andrew Rivas, LU-533 Reno -Central West Region
Eliza Schultz, Local 705 Chicago, willl Chair our LGBTQ+ Caucus Trans Union Issues Committee,
in addition to working on our DC'23 Conference Committee.
Gearing up for DC'23 - LGBTQ+ Caucus Conference
New Board Member Andrew Rivas, LU-533 Reno -Central West Region
Gearing up for DC'23 - LGBTQ+ Caucus Conference
Our next LGBTQ+ Caucus membership conference will be held in our nations capitol, Washington DC!
"DC'23" Will bring together teamster family from across teamsterland for important caucus votes, presentations & organized political action. Please inquire if you are interested in helping to plan this epic event. FALL 2023
LGBTQ+ CONTRACT LANGUAGE PROJECT
LGBTQ+ CONTRACT LANGUAGE PROJECT
Gearing up for DC'23 - LGBTQ+ Caucus Conference
Get involved and yes help craft future contract language addressing LGBTQIA workers issues, Our contract language project will work with labor union legal counsel and members at large to craft important contract language which may be used in future contract negotiations, once approved by National.
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The Teamsters national LGBTQ plus caucus will be front and center at the 2023 LA pride parade ! Working with teamster local's, joint councils and LGBTQIA labor organizations we will be once again loud and proud out front on the Hollywood walk of fame!
reach out on our contact page if you want to be involved in this year's planning we are going to be featuring music and a fabulous float along with our signature Teamsters theme semi truck!.
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LGBTQ+ CONTRACT LANGUAGE PROJECT
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OUR MISSION: The primary purpose of the Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus is to unify, educate and empower LGBTQIA members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the workforce at large,
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message FROM chris fuentes, president lgbtq+ caucus
“You’re not alone... You’re not cast aside. You’re part of a Team!”
These words of inspiration by Teamster General President Sean O’Brien have set the tone for real progress, the rising tide of Union organizing will lift all boats, including and especially the Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus.
We can step up to challenges facing LGBTQ+ Teamsters, at work and fight back against trending extremist, Anti LGBTQ+ state-sponsored divisive agendas of hate, adding to challenges we face on the job.
I have a plan to grow the Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus, I need your help.
We can empower LGBTQ+ Teamsters, and move forward our agenda for dignity, respect, healthcare equity and inclusion in Union decisions that impact our community.
We can fight for Teamster-negotiated LGBTQ+ contract language and start a national database of LGBTQ+ incidents of harassment, bullying, hostility and support LGBTQ+ Teamsters under fire!
I have proposed, and the board has approved a Regional Membership Plan to have a Membership Chair in regions across Teamsterland.
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I proposed the appointment of two ‘At Large’ Directors to the LGBTQ+ Caucus Board of Directors: We are looking for Mid-West and Northeast Regional LGBTQ+ Teamsters that have the energy, commitment and ability to build their region as Membership Chair/ Member of the Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus Board of Directors. The appointment of 2 regional Directors has been unanimously approved by the board, we are now just one region away: We are looking for LGBTQ Teamsters in the Pacific Northwest to apply for appointment to the Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus Board of Directors
In Unity, With Respect,
Chris Fuentes, President – Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus
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