Wed. December 10, 2008
San Francisco, CA -
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, the only nonprofit organization whose sole mission is workplace equality for all people, has thrown its support behind the National Day Without Gay, which will take place on International Human Rights Day, Wednesday, December 10, 2008.
National Day Without Gay is a nation-wide protest in support of human rights and full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. On that day, the LGBT community and its allies will take a historic stance against hatred. Intended as a continuation of the grassroots surge against Proposition 8 across the U.S., National Day Without Gay calls on all people to join in this public action to protest the writing of discrimination into California's highest legal document, the State Constitution.
"We recommend that people use this day as an opportunity to promote awareness in the workplace," said Selisse Berry, founding executive director of Out & Equal. "There are still no federal laws protecting people from being fired simply for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. And this is a good opportunity to help change people's perceptions about the LGBT community."
Following are some suggestions recommended by Out & Equal:
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Come out at work as LGBT or an ally.
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Become educated on workplace equality issues.
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Spread the word. Engage coworkers, friends and family with discussions about civil rights and what it's like to be LGBT.
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Wear a message or symbol in support of the day.
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Consider volunteering for a worthy LGBT cause in your community.
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Educate others about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/discrim/29544res20070424.html .
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Contact your state representatives to voice your support for a fully inclusive ENDA.
For suggested talking points and available resources, visit http://outandequal.collectivex.com .
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