Category: LGBTQIA Committee

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11/11/2021

Union Members Learn Queer History Through Engaging Virtual Game Night

In recognition of LGBTQIA+ History Month OPEIU Local 2 activists teamed up for the union's second annual virtual game night focused on queer and trans history.

The virtual game night, hosted by OPEIU Local 2's LGBTQIA+ and Social Justice Committees, featured engaging games that helped attendees learn more about the impact LGBTQIA+ leaders, activists, influencers and change makers have on the labor movement and popular culture. Through trivia, scattergories and other games participants were encouraged to test their knowledge and learn something new.

5/18/2021

Get to Know OPEIU Local 2’s LGBTQIA+ Committee!

Did you know that OPEIU Local 2 has a committee specifically focused on issues impacting workers that identify within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual orientation expansive communities?

OPEIU Local 2’s LGBTQIA+ Committee was rebooted a few years ago and looks to continue its work within the Local. Union members who care about these issues or who are just looking for other LGBTQIA+ folx to chat with within the Local are encouraged to reach out to committee chair, Chelsea Bland, to learn more about how to get involved. Read more below!

10/6/2020

LGBTQIA+ Trivia Night!

Join your union siblings for a fun night of trivia! In honor of LGBTQIA+ History month OPEIU Local 2 is hosting a night of trivia. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Local 2 members, test your knowledge and learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. OPEIU Local 2 LGBTQIA+ Committee Chair Chelsea Bland will lead us in an hour of trivia and the winner will receive a prize! Everyone is welcome to join! Don't worry if you don't know much about LGBTQIA+ history! This will be a fun, light-hearted game night with an opportunity to learn something new.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm ET
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/DmsxmSZzqYdhcTMk6
Platform: A Google Meet link will be sent to all those that RSVP!

8/19/2020

Survey: LGBTQIA+ Committee

The LGBTQIA+ Committee is seeking input so that it can better meet the needs of Local 2 members. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey and provide your thoughts.

6/16/2020

LGBTQ+ Workers Gain Workplace Protections in Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Yesterday, a landmark decision out of the Supreme Court guaranteed workplace protections for LGBTQ+ workers across the nation! Prior, only about half of the states had laws that protect LGBTQ+ workers from workplace discrimination. Happy Pride to all of our members as we celebrate this measure of progress!

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