SPECIAL UPDATE
October 6, 2004
We have some incredible news to share with you today.
This afternoon, the Michigan AFL-CIO, which represents over 600,000 union members from 59 different unions, announced its opposition to Proposal 2, the so-called "marriage amendment".
Says the AFL-CIO on their website, "This constitutional amendment, if passed, would take away some of the bargaining rights of public employees... The ballot language is overly broad and this proposed constitutional amendment takes benefits off the table."
The AFL-CIO has added a strong and powerful voice to the chorus of those opposing to this poorly written and reckless amendment.
Their help will be invaluable to our efforts to defeat Proposal 2. They join the Michigan Education Association, the Detroit News, the Michigan Women's Commission, the Anti-Defamation League, the Detroit Free Press, and many others on an ever-growing list of those who are urging Michiganders to vote "no" on this dangerous proposal.
But, don't think this means that we can sit back and relax now. Our opposition is working tirelessly to spread their message of fear and half-truth, and the involvement of regular people just like you all across the state is critical to our success in countering their efforts. Together, we can tell Michiganders the whole truth about Proposal 2, but we need your help now more than ever to win this fight. Please click here http://www.coalitionforafairmichigan.org/contribute.htm ) to do your part today.
Enjoy this moment of excitement - but don't ever forget about all of the unmarried couples, both straight and gay, who stand to lose the health insurance and other benefits that they depend upon if Proposal 2 passes.
Please don't let that happen. Together, we can and will stop Proposal 2 in its tracks - and you can help by doing three simple things, right now, before you move on to another email:
#1: MAKE A CONTRIBUTION NOW. Dig deep and be as generous as you can. Our opposition is gearing up for the final days - and so must we. Visit http://www.coalitionforafairmichigan.org/contribute.htm today and invest in the fight to preserve the benefits that people have fought for and earned. Each and every dollar brings us closer to victory on November 2.
#2: VOLUNTEER TO HELP US GET OUT THE VOTE. With only 27 days until the election, we need all hands on deck for a grassroots movement to STOP PROPOSAL 2. Visit http://www.coalitionforafairmichigan.org/action.php today to sign up and we'll let you know how you can help in your local area.
#3: SPREAD THE WORD. Forward this email on to all of your friends, and let them know how they can help. And, make sure that every Michigander in your life knows exactly what's at stake in this election. If all of us forward this email on to at least ten people, by the end of the day hundreds of thousands of voters all across the state will have a much clearer picture of what they're voting on this November.
It's time to make a stand. We can't afford to wait - please do what you can today.
Thank you for your new, renewed, or continuing support of the Coalition for a Fair Michigan and our work to defeat Proposal 2!
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Coalition for a Fair Michigan: http://www.coalitionforafairmichigan.org/
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