Gender ID & Partner Benefits Added To City Hall Contract

[Natasha]

Gender ID & Partner Benefits Added To City Hall Contract

http://www.outcomebuffalo.com/cityhall-bene-7-20080009.htm
7/22/2008

The most recently approved labor pact between the City of Buffalo and AFSCME Local 650 resulted in two signifigcant advances for glbt city employees. The pact, which was unanimously approved by the Control Board, includes domestic partner benefits for those who meet domestic partner qualifications of carrier. The new contract also added "Gender identity and expression" to non-discrimination protections for employees.