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Title: Procter & Gamble bars trans discrimination
Post by: Shana A on May 01, 2009, 10:43:04 PM
Post by: Shana A on May 01, 2009, 10:43:04 PM
Procter & Gamble bars trans discrimination
Amends anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression
Friday, May 01, 2009 | By: Staff and Wire Reports
http://www.washblade.com/2009/5-1/news/national/14460.cfm (http://www.washblade.com/2009/5-1/news/national/14460.cfm)
CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer products maker, has amended its anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression.
The policy was recently amended to read: "We at P&G recognize the power that comes from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences coming together around a common goal. Our policy forbids any discrimination, harassment or intimidation because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or other non-job-related personal characteristic. Employees are encouraged to bring questions or concerns in this area to their management. Strict disciplinary action for violations of this policy will be taken, including termination of employment."
Amends anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression
Friday, May 01, 2009 | By: Staff and Wire Reports
http://www.washblade.com/2009/5-1/news/national/14460.cfm (http://www.washblade.com/2009/5-1/news/national/14460.cfm)
CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer products maker, has amended its anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression.
The policy was recently amended to read: "We at P&G recognize the power that comes from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences coming together around a common goal. Our policy forbids any discrimination, harassment or intimidation because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or other non-job-related personal characteristic. Employees are encouraged to bring questions or concerns in this area to their management. Strict disciplinary action for violations of this policy will be taken, including termination of employment."
Title: Re: Procter & Gamble bars trans discrimination
Post by: Kaweah on May 03, 2009, 02:43:59 AM
Post by: Kaweah on May 03, 2009, 02:43:59 AM
Excellent news! Things seem to be looking up. :)
Title: Re: Procter & Gamble bars trans discrimination
Post by: Syne on May 04, 2009, 09:26:36 AM
Post by: Syne on May 04, 2009, 09:26:36 AM
The times, they are a changing.