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Title: Bill Would Ban Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Post by: LostInTime on April 24, 2007, 12:51:49 PM
Post by: LostInTime on April 24, 2007, 12:51:49 PM
link (http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/04/042407enda.htm)
Legislation to bar discrimination based on sexuality the workplace was introduced in Congress Tuesday afternoon.
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to promote an employee based on the person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
The bill was filed in the House by Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Chris Shays (R-Conn.)
Legislation to bar discrimination based on sexuality the workplace was introduced in Congress Tuesday afternoon.
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to promote an employee based on the person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
The bill was filed in the House by Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Chris Shays (R-Conn.)
Title: Re: Bill Would Ban Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Post by: Kate on April 24, 2007, 01:33:47 PM
Post by: Kate on April 24, 2007, 01:33:47 PM
I'm wondering if there's something we can do about this?
Mailing campaigns... something... to make people aware and help it gain momentum?
~Kate~
Mailing campaigns... something... to make people aware and help it gain momentum?
~Kate~
Title: Re: Bill Would Ban Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Post by: LostInTime on April 24, 2007, 02:59:01 PM
Post by: LostInTime on April 24, 2007, 02:59:01 PM
Call, write, email, and fax your reps.
yes, all of the above and then recruit others to do the same. Do this even if your rep probably will not vote for it because then at least you can say that you tried.
yes, all of the above and then recruit others to do the same. Do this even if your rep probably will not vote for it because then at least you can say that you tried.
Title: Re: Bill Would Ban Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Post by: Hazumu on April 24, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
Post by: Hazumu on April 24, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
QuoteA number of states have varying degrees of protections for LGBT workers. Still it legal to fire someone based on his or her sexual orientation in 33 states, and in 42 states, it is still legal to fire someone for being transgender.
We're protected in only EIGHT states?
Karen
Title: Re: Bill Would Ban Workplace Discrimination Against Gays
Post by: cindianna_jones on April 24, 2007, 09:32:48 PM
Post by: cindianna_jones on April 24, 2007, 09:32:48 PM
By law anyway Karen. I've experienced severe discrimination even here in California where it is supposedly illegal.
But aren'tchya glad ya live here in the land of milk and honey?
;)
Cindi
But aren'tchya glad ya live here in the land of milk and honey?
;)
Cindi