Your role in bringing equal rights to UIC . . .

U. of I. has a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

U. of I. systematically discriminates against lesbians and gay men by giving fewer employment benefits than are available to everyone else.

Support the domestic partnership resolution which urges the Board of Trustees to provide to same-sex domestic partners the same benefits now extended to married partners of employees.

Questions and Answers About The Domestic Partnership Resolution

Q. How much will it cost?

A. Studies show the cost to be minimal. Other universities have had between 12 and 30 people who apply for such benefits for increased costs of less than one-half of one percent.

Q. Why not include non-gay/lesbian domestic partners?

A. Heterosexuals can legally marry. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is prohibited by University policy.

Q. Benefits are set by the State, what can the University do?

A. The Board of Trustees can purchase a group plan for domestic partners to create equity.

Q. How would the University determine who is eligible?

A. Administrative procedures are in place at universities across the country that now provide same-sex domestic partnership benefits.

Q. What does the Faculty Affairs Committee think?

A. The resolution has already been approved in principle by the Faculty Affairs Committee.

Q. How can I learn more?

A. Call John Albanese at 6-1226 or Curt Winkle at 6-2155 for more information.

Distributed by The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues