6/24/09

Inclusive ENDA ask your representative to Co-Sponsor


Inclusive ENDA Introduced! Ask your Representative to Become a Cosponsor!
This week, Representative Barney Frank, joined by Reps. Tammy Baldwin and Jared Polis, introduced an inclusive version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) - which would extend the existing federal law prohibiting employment discrimination to protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The bill was introduced by a group of bi-partisan Representatives and it is important that you contact your legislator to become a cosponsor as well. Becoming a cosponsor shows that the Representative will stand firm with our community and helps build momentum for the bill’s passage.

Email your Representative below and ask them to be a co-sponsor of ENDA!Tell me more
Talking Points
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) prohibits employment discrimina­tion on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. ENDA creates express protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people similar to those available under existing federal discrimination laws for other protected classes of workers.

Schedule a Visit!
The August recess is coming up, and it is a perfect time to schedule a meeting with you Representative and Senators about why ENDA is needed. Sample meeting request letters and other talking points and resources are available in the following toolkits:
The Task Force ENDA Grassroots Toolkit
National Center for Transgender Equality’s Making Your Voice Heard
PFLAG’s Bringing the Message Home

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