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Wed, 23 September 2009 03:17 |
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ENDA hearing tomorrow -- your action needed today
I received this e-mail from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. I'm passing it on. Please take action. A simple phone call will help. Love to you all.
I'm not sure if this link will work, but here it is. You can try it.
http://www.kintera.org/site/c.iqLRI2OxGlF/b.5468833/k.5D38/C all_Your_Representative.htm?msource=ENDA09hrhe1&auid=534 8560
LanieB
From: Rea Carey, Task Force Action Fund (ActionFund@thetaskforceactionfund.org)
Sent: Tue 9/22/09 2:46 PM
To: LanieB
Hearings on ENDA are scheduled to begin TOMORROW. (Wed 9/23/09)
Even if you've taken action before, Congress needs to hear from you TODAY!
We must pass ENDA now.
Dear LanieB,
It's outrageous, but true -- 97% of people who are transgender or gender non-conforming have experienced mistreatment, harassment, or discrimination on the job.
That's what the first-ever study on discrimination against transgender people by the Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality discovered. And what's even more shocking -- in most states, employment discrimination against LGBT people is perfectly legal.
This is unacceptable. We must pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) now.
Hearings on ENDA are scheduled to begin tomorrow, and the movement on this important legislation signals the beginning of the end of a long battle. But it's not guaranteed that we'll win -- and without your action today, we may not.
Even if you've taken action before, Congress must hear from each and every one of us today, before the hearings. They need to know that we won't stand for anything less than full equality in this country. LGBT workers are currently protected from discrimination in 12 states and over 100 localities -- but that is just not good enough. No one anywhere should ever have to fear losing their job simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please, join us in telling Congress to pass ENDA once and for all and then urge your friends, family, and co-workers to act as well. We'll be keeping you updated in the coming weeks on the bill's progress.
Thank you for taking action and continuing the fight for full LGBT equality.
Yours,
Rea Carey, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund
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