
Press Center
For Immediate Release
May 10, 2012
UNITE HERE Statement on Marriage Equality
UNITE HERE applauds President Obama's statement in support of marriage equality. Our members support full equality for LGBT Americans in all matters governed by civil law, and we are grateful for the President's courage and leadership. The United States took an important step towards fulfilling the Constitution's promise of equal protection under the law. UNITE HERE stands with working families of all descriptions in the ongoing struggle for social and economic justice.
We are proud that UNITE HERE is on the side of justice for the LGBT community. Thanks, and congratulations on this important step, to all those in our Union who work to achieve full equality for our LGBT members, and for all our members. President Obama’s announcement is an important step. The struggle continues.
