There was quite a crowd outside of Lavener Magazine's office at 12:30pm today
to protest the treatment of former employees (all women). Solidarity was the
theme as busloads of Communication Workers of America (CWA) arrived to show
and shout their support. It was moving to hear the former Lav. employees talk
of their unfair treatment. Former Lav. Editor, Rudy Renaud, spoke simply and
clearly about workplace treatment which bordered on the physically abusive.
It was good to see Stonewall/DFL members on hand to show their support.
The windows of the third floor Lavender office had been covered with black
paper, presumably so that those still working inside (all male) would not be
disturbed by the sight of so many protesters. I was much moved when a male
Lavender employee announced he had "minutes before" tendered his resignation
in solidarity with his female, former co-wokers.
Somehow I always find it extra-disturbing when an organization, like
Lavender, that represents the interest of a historically oppressed population
treats it's members, or employees unfairly. I don't know there is talk of
starting up a new GLBT publication in Minneapolis, but I for one would
welcome it.
Yours,
Robert Lilligren
Candidate for City Council
Ward 8, Phillips West
www.VoteRobert.com
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