Lesbian Visibility Day - April 26

Trans Day of Visibility

 Sunday, March 31, is Trans Day of Visibility. Today and every day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Trans siblings. Seeing their resilience and determination in the face of targeted attacks nationwide is inspiring. We still have a long way to go to guarantee equal rights for Trans and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Rather than simply fighting to maintain our existing rights, we must work together to achieve full equality. It is our shared responsibility to ensure that every individual, reg
ardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, has the same opportunities and rights as everyone else.

To accomplish this, we must educate ourselves about the experiences of our Trans siblings. We must listen to their stories, learn from their perspectives, and actively work towards dismantling the systems that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. Doing so can create a more inclusive and accepting society for everyone.

We must show solidarity with our Trans siblings and work towards a future where everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, can live their lives with dignity and respect.

We are committed to advocating for equality for all and pledge to always stand side-by-side with our Trans siblings on the front lines. We will continue to push for equal treatment in our Union contracts, healthcare, and the halls of power. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness, and we will tirelessly work to make this a reality.

In Solidarity,

Team Pride at Work

Women's History Month

From trailblazing leaders like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera and Angela Davis to the every day women leaders in our Unions, at our workplaces and in our day-to-day lives. Without women in our world blazing the trail and creating change, we would not be where we are today.

Thank you to all trailblazers we know.

#1u #womenshistorymonth #QueerHistory #solidarityforever

Black History

 

2023 TGNCNB Employment Report

Our chapter members contributed to this final report, directed by Governor Hochul, which examines employment disparities among transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary (TGNCNB) New Yorkers and offers policy recommendations to address systemic barriers in the workplace. 

Read the report here.

Human Service Worker of the Year Awards

Congratulations to Linda Donahue, a long time Pride at Work member, on receiving the W. Burton Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of Social Workers. 

Linda worked as a Rochester based labor educator, employed by Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School, for over 35 years.  Linda serves on the Advisory Board of Finger Lakes Occupational Health Services and the Worker Justice Center, is a member of the R.G. Pettengill Labor Education Fund and she previously served on the National Executive Board of Pride at Work. 

Linda has been an invaluable asset to the Rochester Labor Community for years. 

Congratulations Linda, pictured here with Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. 

#StandUpUAW Rally in Rochester

Sept 19 - The United Auto Workers are engaged in an historic strike, targeting all three major auto makers - Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. They are making major advances in their demands, in particular calling for an end to 2-tier employment. This is a foundational demand to re-unify the workforce in the auto industry!

While the plant in Rochester has not yet gone on strike, that doesn't mean that they won't. We are standing up to fight alongside their union siblings who are on strike!

We rallied today with the United Auto Workers to demonstrate that Rochester is a Union Town and that if and when these workers do go out on strike, they have our support!

Mayor Malik Evan speaking in support of the UAW workers!

Christina Couchman speaking on behalf of the Federation of Social
Workers - Fair Contract Now!