1. SOLIDARITY WITH LGBT WORKERS

2. Workshop goals/ objectives: Review the basic terminology and concepts related to LGBT worker solidarity Learn why and how LGBT solidarity is a union issue/ relevant to our work as union activists and leaders Discuss ideas and next steps at our locals

3. What does "LGBT" mean?

4. LGBT: Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. GLBT is also used. At times, a Q will be added for Queer and/or Questioning, an A for Ally, an I for Intersex and/or a TS for Two- Spirited.

5. A woman whose primary romantic, emotional, physical and sexual attractions are to other women. Lesbian

6. A man whose primary romantic, emotional, physical and sexual attractions are to other men. In some occasions the term may also be used to refer to lesbians. Gay

7. A person who has significant romantic, emotional, physical and/or sexual attractions to people with different genders. The frequency, intensity, or quality of attraction is not necessarily directed toward everyone equally. Bisexual

8. Used both as an umbrella term and as an identity. Broadly, it refers to anyone who does not identify with their assigned gender. As an identity, the term refers to anyone who transgresses the traditional sex and gender characteristics and/or expectations. Transgender

9. An Ally is any heterosexual ("straight") person who opposes heterosexism, homophobia and transphobia and shows support/solidarity with LGBT people. Ally

10. Gender identity is how one thinks of one's own gender. A person may identify as male, female, transgender, or any number of other terms. "Gender expression" is the way people express their gender identity. Gender identity and gender expression are different than sexual orientation. What is Gender Identity/Gender Expression?

11. Heterosexism Heterosexism is the assumption that everyone is or should be heterosexual, and the belief that heterosexuality is superior to other forms of sexual orientation and expression. Homophobia Homophobia refers to negative feelings, attitudes, actions or behaviors towards anyone who is lesbian, gay or, bisexual, or perceived to be any of the above. Internalized homophobia is a fear of same-sex tendencies within oneself. Institutionalized homophobia refers to homophobic laws, policies, and positions taken by organizations (worksites, unions, etc).

12. Transphobia is an irrational fear of, and/or hostility towards, people who are transgender or who otherwise transgress traditional gender norms.

13. Why & How is LGBT Solidarity a Union Issue? ~ Table Discussion ~

14. LGBT Solidarity and UFCW Organizing

16. PAW Flashmob video

17. In Canada… On July 20, 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world, and the first country outside Europe, to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act which provided a gender-neutral marriage definition. Court decisions, starting in 2003, had already legalized same-sex marriage in eight out of ten provinces and one of three territories, whose residents comprised about 90% of Canada's population. Before passage of the Act, more than 3,000 same-sex couples had already married in those areas. Most legal benefits commonly associated with marriage had been extended to cohabiting same-sex couples since 1999.

18. UFCW Canada

20. Organizing Politics/ Community Representation The Union Triangle & LGBT Solidarity

21. Next Steps & Resources http://www.prideatwork.org/model-union-contract-language.html H.NONDISCRIMINATION. To the extent required by Federal or State laws, the Union and the Employer agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, handicap, age, sexual orientation or gender. (UFCW Southern California Retail Food Agreement) Paid funeral leave shall be confined to a maximum of three (3) calendar days within a period of fourteen (14) calendar days beginning with the date of death. Verification of time required for such paid leave shall be supplied to the Employer by the employee if requested. Immediate family shall be defined as the employee's spouse, registered domestic partners, child, mother, father, brother, sister, mother and father of the current spouse, grandparent, grandchildren, or other relative living in the employee's home. (UFCW Southern California Retail Food Agreement)

22. www.prideatwork.org www.cuav.org www.ngltf.org Next Steps & Resources

23. SOLIDARITY WITH LGBT WORKERS