Mr Mclay Upsets 'gay’ Unionists (Press, 10 May 1985)
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Summary: Mr Mclay Upsets 'gay’ Unionists (Press, 10 May 1985)
On 10 May 1985, homosexual workers in Auckland expressed their concerns to at least one union about comments made by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr McLay. He made statements suggesting that landlords should have the authority to evict homosexuals and that employers should have the freedom to deny jobs to homosexual individuals. These remarks prompted a wave of complaints and phone calls to the Hotel Workers’ Union from workers within the hospitality industry who felt aggrieved by Mr McLay's stance. A union spokesperson highlighted the significant number of homosexual workers in the hospitality sector, indicating that while the union did not have an official policy regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, the concerns raised by its members were taken seriously.
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