Department of Defense to recognize same-sex “unions” in overseas transfers

Stars and Stripes: “Department of Defense schools will now recognize same-sex relationships when transferring overseas teachers to new assignments, according to an agreement this month between the department’s Education Activity and two teachers’ unions. The decision means gay teachers in domestic partnerships with other teachers must be given the same consideration that married heterosexual teachers receive when requesting to be transferred to new jobs in the same area, the Federal Education Association union and school officials confirmed Friday.”