WHEREAS:

AFSCME has a long history of supporting the civil rights of all its members; and

WHEREAS:

Addressing the needs of the gay and lesbian members will make the union stronger; and

WHEREAS:

A resolution was passed at an AFSCME Convention endorsing support of federal, state, and local civil rights, laws and policies for gays and lesbians; and

WHEREAS:

There is currently a National AFSCME Gay and Lesbian Advisory Committee.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME direct the Gay and Lesbian Advisory Committee to set annual meetings with sufficient notice in order to facilitate full committee member participation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That the Advisory Committee establish agenda items which are solicited from the committee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That among the items to be considered by the Advisory Committee shall be methods of enhancing communication on current gay and lesbian issues to AFSCME membership at all levels; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That the Advisory Committee shall set annual goals and objectives; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That the Advisory Committee shall annually assess its progress towards addressing agenda issues and meeting established goals and objectives; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That the Advisory Committee members shall receive written meeting minutes; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:

That AFSCME continue to dedicate part of their web site for gay and lesbian issues.

SUBMITTED BY: 

Matthew Davenhall, President and Delegate 
Rodolfo Franco, Secretary Treasurer and Delegate
AFSCME Local 304, Council 28
Washington

Joyce L. Rooney, President and Delegate
KipuKai Kuali'i, Delegate 
AFSCME Local 3339, Council 36
California