Re: Labor Council Reminder of Ongoing and Sanctioned Actions

To: opeiu_local30@sbcglobal.net
CC: ...
Subject: Re: Labor Council Reminder of Ongoing and Sanctioned Actions
From: Larry.E.Petrea@kp.org
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:08:31 -0700
   
I do not understand why we are approving and asking for support of the Actions on the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
My understanding is this is a  Personal check to an organization and has nothing to do with the business concern.
I have further researched the business and understand that they have a very favorable history in regards to hiring
practices involving the Gay and Lesbian community.  
Are we not to be able to have our own personal beliefs in this world and particularly within this Union?
Are we not able to practice our own "Personal" Freedom of Religion without harassment?
I believe this particular Union Action is unwarranted.
I also believe that actions such as these do not endear us to the community and makes it that much harder to organize.
I would like to see us drop the approval of OPEIU Local 30 in regards to this Boycott action.
This is in no way a statement of my support or non-support of the rights for Gays to marry.
It is just that I do not believe we should cause damage to business in our community because of a Personal belief of its owner.
Also, by supporting this action in this way I feel damages our belief and support of Freedom of Religion.
Thank You, Larry Petrea

Larry E Petrea
Account Administration Representative
Large Accounts Inland Empire Team
858-614-3435
larry.e.petrea@kp.org