LABOR AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR SEXUAL MINORITIES

WHEREAS, the AFT opposes discrimination in any form against any group or individual; and

WHEREAS, this opposition needs constant effort to ensure nondiscrimination; and

WHEREAS, the American Federation of Teachers is committed to the achievement of solidarity through diversity within the labor movement and total integration in a society free of discrimination against race, ethnicity, creed, age, handicap, economic status, gender, marital status and sexual orientation; and

WHEREAS, the American Federation of Teachers opposes the resurgence of individuals, groups and organizations that espouse bigotry, hatred and violence against racial, ethnic, religious, gender and sexual minorities:

RESOLVED, the American Federation of Teachers reaffirms its opposition to discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.