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GLBT Caucus

In September, 2004 three members of the Teamsters Human Rights Commission met in Kansas City, Missouri to discuss the need for a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Caucus within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. An immediate need was recognized to advance understanding, acceptance and respect of GLBT issues within the Teamster Organization and our workplaces. Additionally, we envisioned a caucus that would promote activities which would further the rights and interests of the Teamster GLBT Community.

As union members, we know there is strength in numbers. We need your assistance, involvement and support. Please join us to help make the GLBT Caucus an integral force within our union! For more information, visit us at www.teamstersglbt.org

Our Goals and Objectives

The primary purpose of the Teamsters GLBT Caucus is to unify, educate and empower Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the workforce at large, to ensure equality in the workplace and to enhance workers’ power at the bargaining table, in organizing campaigns, and in the political arena.

  • The Caucus intends to accomplish these objectives through the following actions:

  • Advancing understanding, compassion, equality, acceptance and respect within the Teamster Organization through education and awareness.

  • Bringing together members of the Caucus and other persons of good will for the purpose of promoting and participating in economic, cultural, civic, legislative, political, educational, fraternal, charitable, welfare, social and other activities which further the interests of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the labor movement and working people in general.

  • Opposing discrimination and oppression in the workplace and in all aspects of society through education and advocacy.

  • Assisting other non-profit organizations having related purposes and objectives.

  • Participating in community service activities.

  • Engaging in political advocacy with the goal of creating equal opportunity for all citizens in the workplace and in the greater community.