We Are Family! - Page 2

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-01-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I believe it's a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender employees association.

Our company's got one.

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Correct.

Ok, knew that, but what does that mean for you? Everyone gets a copy of Brokeback?

lashbear · 08-01-2007, 01:50 PM

This years Christmas Party will be Priscilla-themed

JWBear · 08-01-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Ok, knew that, but what does that mean for you? Everyone gets a copy of Brokeback?

It's something we've been trying to get for 11 years now.

Kevy Baby · 08-01-2007, 08:24 PM

Every time I read the title to this thread, I think of Gene Hackman in drag.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-01-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

It's something we've been trying to get for 11 years now.

But.....what.....does....that.....get you? I have no idea how this changes your workplace. Why have you been trying to get it?

I just seriously am clueless about this.

Gemini Cricket · 08-01-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Everyone gets a copy of Brokeback?

I have two copies.

JWBear · 08-01-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

But.....what.....does....that.....get you? I have no idea how this changes your workplace. Why have you been trying to get it?

I just seriously am clueless about this.

Visibility. Official recognition. A place at the table. Unity. Peer support. The opportunity to provide education and advice, and to fight bias and discrimination towards both LGTB employees and the communities we serve.

We will have a voice (and a permanent seat) on the agency's Multi-cultural Advisory Committee - along with similar groups for African-American, Asian, and Hispanic employees.

cirquelover · 08-01-2007, 11:00 PM

That's great news! Sorry it took so long but you prevailed in the end!

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-02-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Visibility. Official recognition. A place at the table. Unity. Peer support. The opportunity to provide education and advice, and to fight bias and discrimination towards both LGTB employees and the communities we serve.

We will have a voice (and a permanent seat) on the agency's Multi-cultural Advisory Committee - along with similar groups for African-American, Asian, and Hispanic employees.

Very, very cool.

Thanks for the explainer!

08-01-2007, 01:50 PM	#12
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08-01-2007, 08:24 PM	#14
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08-01-2007, 11:00 PM	#18
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	That's great news! Sorry it took so long but you prevailed in the end!
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