Room & Board Opposes Minnesota Marriage Amendment

August 30, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on August 31, 2012

Home furnishings retailer Room & Board has joined the Minnesotans United for All Families coalition  in opposing Minnesota's marriage amendment.

"Room & Board is dedicated to helping customers create homes they love," the retailer wrote in a press release. "We recognize that the joy found in one's home extends far beyond our surroundings to the people with whom we spend our lives. To that end, we have long supported efforts dedicated to strengthening home and family. We oppose the amendment to the Minnesota Constitution banning marriage for same-sex couples."

The release went on to say that the company celebrates diversity daily.

"We take pride in providing a progressive, balanced and positive work environment that is based on trust, fairness and respect," the release said. "This core philosophy shapes the relationships we have with our customers, vendor partners and employees."

The company, which operates 14 stores, points out that it has offered domestic partnership benefits for its employees and their families for nearly 20 years.

The proposed amendment is on the state's ballot in November.