Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the newly formed policy of the Australian Services Union to support marriage equality. This policy comes after a survey of 2,100 union members found 73% supported for equality for same-sex couples.
The Union made the announcement through their newsletter which can be viewed here
The announcement comes as a growing number of ALP State Leaders have declared their support for marriage equality, including Victorian Leader Andrew Daniels and NSW Leader John Robertson.
Alex Greenwich, Australian Marriage Equality National Convnener: “The ASU and their membership should be congratulated for recognising that the right to equality for same-sex couples is in line with the core beliefs of the Union movement”
Mr. Greenwich would like to see major equality opponent and Union Leader Joe De Bruyn poll his Union (The SDA) on the issue “If the ASU can survey their membership to ensure they are accurately reflecting their beliefs then why can’t Joe De Bruyn?”
Mr Greenwich feels the poll also reflects the growing chorus of public support for equality “This poll proves that Gillard and De Bruyn continue to fall further out of touch with ALP voters and the Australian public”.
The Labor Party will consider the issue of marriage equality at its national conference later this year.
For more information contact Alex Greenwich on 0421 316 335.