Lesbians Join the Family Allowance Protest (1976) This statement written by Wages Due Lesbians is urging people to sign a petition to increase the family allowance and win wages for housework. Wages Due Lesbians endorses the petition because lesbians don’t have a man’s wage behind them, married women are finding it difficult to come out, and women with children have few choices. Metadata Title: Lesbians Join the Family Allowance Protest (1976) Date: 1976 Region: Ontario City/Town: Toronto