I’m just sharing my comment on this story – Police union files challenge to city’s decision denying some benefits to same-sex spouses – Omaha.com in case it gets moderated.
In this article and the interview with another news outlet* she said that she would be willing to negotiate with the Union. Just like she did with the Fire Union. AT the Present Time there are only 7 (of the thousands) of employees who have requested this benefit. The State of Nebraska recognizes a Marriage between a Man & a Lady. The citizens of Nebraska decided in 2000. If we fill that it is time to change that we will have to use the petition process to change our constitution. Mayor Jean Stothert is doing the right thing.
The other news outlet was KMTV Action 3 News. Same-Sex Couples Fight For Additional City Benefits – www.kmtv.com
I have included KIOS’s story here as well. Union wants health care benefits extended to same-sex married couples | 91.5 KIOS-FM