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Lavender Caucus

The Lavender Caucus is the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (L/G/B/T) Caucus of the Service Employees International Union. The purpose of the caucus is to facilitate open and respectful communication between the L/G/B/T community and the labor movement, by increasing visibility of L/B/G/T rank and file activists, officers, and staff members in their unions and workplaces, and in work actions; creating visible SEIU presence within the L/G/B/T community; educating SEIU members, staff and leadership about L/G/B/T issues; educating the L/G/B/T community about labor issues and supporting workers rights within that community; networking with other labor and community groups to build a strong, visible coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activists; supporting the AFL/CIO constituency group Pride at Work (PAW), acting as a liaison between SEIU and PAW and working with other national L/G/B/T organizations; organizing against all discrimination, specifically including discrimination based on sex or gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or perceived orientation and/or marital status; promoting and facilitating L/G/B/T active participation and leadership through union democracy and rank and file development.

It is the intention of the National Lavender Caucus to reflect the diversity of SEIU in our board and officers. This will be achieved through education, outreach, and recruitment.

Membership in the SEIU Lavender Caucus is open to any SEIU member who supports our purpose, and to other supportive individuals by invitation of the chairs of the National Board. Members shall pay dues of $20.00 per year.

For more information on joining the Lavender Caucus, or other information on the caucus please send email to lavendercaucus@hotmail.com