Feb 17 2011
Justin Ward, GLAAD's Media Field Strategist
Mass. Gov. Signs Historic Exec. Order Protecting Transgender State Employees
http://glaadblog.org/2011/02/17/mass-gov-signs-historic-exec-order-protecting-transgender-state-employees/At a private ceremony in his office today, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signed an historic executive order that prohibits discrimination based on the gender identity/gender expression of state employees. Advocates for transgender equality applaud the governor's action, and many are hopeful that today's executive order will underscore the need for similar protections throughout Massachusetts. The proposed "Transgender Equal Rights Bill" endeavors to prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity at the statewide level.
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Transgender state workers get aid from governor
Activists see order as step toward new law
By Michael Levenson
Globe Staff / February 18, 2011
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/02/18/patrick_gives_protection_to_transgender_state_workers/Governor Deval Patrick quietly issued an executive order yesterday banning discrimination against transgender workers in state government, a move that advocates view as a first step toward passing statewide legislation.
Patrick signed the order in a private ceremony in his office attended by advocates and several transgender state employees. He did not list the event on his public schedule or send out a press release afterward.
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Patrick signs executive order protecting transgender state employees
by Sue O'Connell
Bay Windows
Friday Feb 18, 2011
http://www.edgeboston.com/news//news//116449/patrick_signs_executive_order_protecting_transgender_state_employees_Governor Deval Patrick signed an Executive Order today protecting state employees from discrimination based on gender identity and expression.
"Governor Patrick is committed to protecting the equality and civil rights of all of the Commonwealth's residents," said Alex Goldstein, the Governor's Press Secretary. "This Executive Order ensures that all employees in the executive branch will continue to be able to perform their duties free of discrimination."
