Pride At Work, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender constituency group of the AFL-CIO, is organizing a group to march in the 34th annual Chicago Pride Parade June 29. The parade is the end of a big weekend for labor in Chicago. In addition to a walking group, the labor contingent will have a float donated by SEIU Local 1.
To join the Contingent, contact Sandra Telep, (202) 637-3988 or stelep@aflcio.org or see www.prideatwork.org.
Also of note: June 26: Work & Family Conference on Bargaining & Policy: includes discussion of LGBT Family Friendly PoliciesJune 27-28: Civil Human & Women’s Rights Conference: focus on key civil-rights struggles, including updates on sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression
Call Rachna Choudhry, (202) 508-6904, Rchoudhr@aflcio.org.