Freedom Indiana has launched “Employers for Freedom,” a statewide group of job creators opposed to HJR-6, the proposed amendment to the Indiana Constitution that would permanently define marriage and would remove existing protections under law for same-sex and unmarried couples and families.

The coalition includes companies that already have announced their opposition to the amendment as well as a new group of employers who believe HJR-6 will harm our economy and ability to recruit top talent.

Freedom Indiana launched in August 2013 with support from Cummins and Eli Lilly and Company. Since then, Emmis Communications, IU Health, the Indy Chamber and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. have publicly signaled their opposition to the amendment.

Today’s coalition announcement includes CSO Architects, E&A Companies, Fort Wayne Metals, Liechty Media, One Lucky Guitar/The Good Ones Clothing, Reverie Estates, Road Pictures, Upland Brewing Company and Young & Laramore.

“Some of Indiana’s largest, most well known companies have been leading the charge against HJR-6, and we are so grateful for their continued support,” said campaign manager Megan Robertson. “By launching Employers for Freedom, we want to recognize job creators of all sizes and across many industries that believe this amendment is the wrong move for our state. Whether a company employs one Hoosier or a thousand Hoosiers, HJR-6 sends the message that not everyone is welcome here, and that’s a huge impediment to growing our economy.”