UPS Writes Back!

After hearing the good news about UPS having a progressive view of gay people in civil unions, I emailed them to commend them for doing the right thing. This is what I said to UPS

Dear UPS

I just put this message on my blog

I really appreciate what you have done here and you have just become my preferred shipper for all things large and small. Thank you for having a social conscience and for putting human needs above the screaming of the Republic Party

A few minutes ago I received the following response from Kellie Long at UPS.
Good on ya, UPS!

Discussion Thread
Response (Kellie Long) 07/31/2007 09:03 PM
Dear Craig,

Thank you for your e-mail. On July 30, UPS announced that the company will extend health care benefits to civil union partners of our Teamster-represented employees in New Jersey.

Management and administrative employees of UPS (not covered under collectively bargained union plans) already have such benefits. However, the company cannot unilaterally extend benefits to union-represented employees except in states that recognize civil union partners as married spouses.

After discussions with and input from New Jersey state officials, it is clear that the state intends to view civil union partners as married.

UPS intends to address the issue of same-sex civil union partner benefits for all its hourly workers, no matter where they reside, during collective bargaining negotiations. Talks are under way now for an agreement that will replace the current UPS-Teamster contract which expires Aug. 1, 2008.

Please contact us if you need any additional assistance.

Kellie Long
UPS Customer Service

Now, when you ship packages, if there is a choice, send your package(s) with UPS. Its the least we can do to repay them for having a social conscience.