INDEPENDENT NEWS

LGBTIQ* people interested in more than just rainbow issues

Published: Tue 16 Feb 2016 05:01 PM
LGBTIQ* people interested in more than just rainbow issues
John Key’s glib comment about protesters at Auckland's Big Gay Out that “with all due respect, the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) is not a gay and lesbian issue” has upset LGBTIQ* union members.
CTU Out@ Work Convenor, Karena Brown says, “LGBTIQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, intersex and queer) New Zealanders are not one dimensional cardboard cut outs. We are fully rounded members of our society and our activism does not start and stop at rainbow issues. The Prime Minister seems to be suggesting that LGBTIQ* people should not have or express views on trade or other issues. This is extraordinary!"
“Just like all New Zealanders, we will be affected negatively if the TPP is ratified. From education to health to human rights, we will always stand up for what is right."
“Clearly, the Prime Minister does not understand that one of the most profound events of our time, the 1980s HIV and AIDs epidemic, had a devastating impact on the LGBTIQ* community. The TPP will result in more expensive medicines which are harder to access."
“New Zealand deserves a Prime Minister who respects every person, no matter their sexuality or gender, and takes their issues seriously."
“With all due respect John Key, you’ve got some work to do on diversity and inclusiveness”.
ENDS
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Te Kauae Kaimahi
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi brings together over 350,000 New Zealand union members in 40 affiliated unions. We are the united voice for working people and their families in New Zealand.
Contact NZCTU
Website:
Twitter:
YouTube:
Phone:
Facebook:
Physical Address:
Level 3, 79 Boulcott Street, Wellington.
Media Contact:
communications@nzctu.org.nz
Postal Address:
PO Box 6645, Marion Square, Wellington 6141.

Next in New Zealand politics

Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
By: New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Network Breached By The PRC
By: New Zealand Government
GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan
By: New Zealand Government
Tax Cuts Now Even More Irresponsible
By: New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand Provides Further Humanitarian Support To Gaza And The West Bank
By: New Zealand Government
High Court Judge Appointed
By: New Zealand Government
View as: DESKTOP | MOBILE © Scoop Media