This is an update on a question I posed several weeks ago when UPS said they would not extend health benefits to gays that joined under NJ civil union laws.
Here is the new story
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-07-30-ups-civil-unions_N.htm?csp=34
I especially like this statement:
"We have received clear guidance that, at least in New Jersey, the state truly views civil union partners as married," said Allen Hill, UPS's senior vice president for human resources.
2007-07-31 08:57:21 · 9 answers · asked by Tegarst 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
If my home state truly believed that civil unions are equal to marriage, they should call it marriage.
Politicians are wimps.
2007-07-31 09:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by FTW 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
As more and more companies offer benefits to civil union partners, people will see that members of the LGBTQ community are everyday people. Our society is changing at a rapid pace. People can either adapt with the change or refuse to change. Companies are comprised of people. In order to survive, I would assume that they would want to change for survival. The LGBTQ community certainly has seen more and more commercial interest in the almighty queer dollar. Companies sponsor events such as pride in order to attract more business and at the same time, sponsor diversity. I don’t think UPS caved under pressure. I think people in UPS wised-up and realize that the almighty queer dollar is after all, dollars for the bottom line; profit. Which raises some interesting question about corporate sponsorships and or benefits for the LGBTQ community. Is this all we are? Profit for a corporation? Food for thought…
2007-07-31 16:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tom W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They folded under pressure, however, they did make the right decision.
Maybe, I am misinformed though. I was under the impression that companies HAD to extend benefits to partners in states where civil unions are legal.
2007-07-31 16:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by ☮ wickey wow wow ♀♀ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's great progress..but you know it's sort of like Ford to me...they made an original unacceptable decision to me (about gay advertising)...and even though they have now reversed their decision...it still leaves a taste in my mouth that I don't like...UPS just got some bad publicity and tried to save face by saying that the new laws forced them to do it. I don't like that attitude...to be forced by law into accepting it? I am glad that they did the right thing..but I do think they should have taken it upon themselves to do the right thing.
2007-08-01 01:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I give them credit. Being in business, I am willing to bet that UPS was not intending to be homophobic, as much as looking to pay out less benefits. But I think that they NEVER should have suggested it in the first place. Give the NJ gov and AG their credit as well, for solving this issue
2007-07-31 16:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by Tikhacoffee/MisterMoo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Progress is progress, whether they caved or not, people will benefit from this! At least they were able to partially admit to their wrong doing, and that takes character.
2007-07-31 16:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jim S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They were forced to succumb to others wills.
Today UPS, tomorrow you can force gay issues on an unwilling America.
It must make a person proud.
2007-07-31 17:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have made the right decision - the journey is not as important as the destination.
2007-07-31 16:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just think it's good news for the cute, butchy UPS girl who delivers to my office. :-)
2007-07-31 21:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋