Legislative Alert
Letter Supporting Marriage Equality
… Dear Senator: The AFL-CIO urges you to vote in support of HR 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation is essential to securing marriage equality for same-gender couples, as well as the marriages of individuals of different … benefits, such as healthcare and Social Security. One’s marital status also may determine the ability to remain and work lawfully in the United States. Working people depend on these economic benefits and have a reasonable expectation that …