Inclusive ENDA Introduced in the Senate Today

[Julie Marie]

"Washington, DC, August 5, 2009- A fully inclusive version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced today in the Senate with bipartisan support. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), joined by Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Edward M. Kennedy (D-Massachusetts), introduced the bill, which would ban employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity."

"Our goal with this legislation is clear and simple," stated Mara Keisling, Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. "Hardworking transgender people deserve the right to go to work without the fear of being arbitrarily fired. We want to apply for a job and be confident that we'll be evaluated based on our qualifications. Our work should be judged on our skills and our expertise, the same as everyone else. ENDA is simply about basic equality in the workplace and freedom from discrimination."

A House version of the bill was introduced by Rep. Barney Frank on June 24 and now has 152 co-sponsors. It is currently being considered in committee. President Obama has already declared his support for ENDA.

This information was received through an email I got from The National Center For Gender Equality.

Julie

[Janet_Girl]

Thank you Senator Merkley.  I knew there was a reason that I voted for you. 

Now to get them both passed.

Janet