The Salvation Army Has Approved Benefits for Domestic Partnerships–Decision Reversed!
Summary of eRumor:
The eRumor says that a division of the Salvation Army has decided to give health-care benefits to domestic partners. The email includes an article from Agape Press that says the action brought the Salvation Army’s Western Corporation into compliance with a San Francisco ordinance that bars companies from doing business with the city if they don’t provide the benefits to homosexual and unwed partners.
The Truth:
This was true, but on November 12, 2001, The Salvation Army rescinded the decision. In a statement, the Army said its Commissioner’s Conference had established a national policy to extend health benefits to employees spouse and dependent children only.
The previous policy decision had been made by the Salvation’s Army’s Western Corporation.