ENDA in the Senate 2009

On August 5, 2009 Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) in the Senate. It was introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this year, and both versions include both sexual orientation and gender identity.

This landmark civil rights legislation would extend federal employment discrimination protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. These same protections are already provided based on a person's race, religion, gender, national origin, age, and disability.

As the bill comes into play in the Senate, it is important to let your senators know that you want a transgender-inclusive ENDA passed this session.

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Talking Points

In 30 states a person can be legally fired solely because of their sexual orientation.

In 37 states, a person can be legally fired just because of their gender identity or expression.

Everyone deserves a chance to earn a living free from employment discrimination.

Discrimination in the workplace hurts everyone by creating a hostile environment.

Subject:

Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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Please support an inclusive ENDA - the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans from losing their jobs just because of their sexual orientation or their gender identity.

According to numerous surveys, large majorities of likely voters in the U.S. support federal employment non-discrimination laws to protect LGBT people. Polling data from 2006 shows that voters are more likely to support a candidate who votes for LGBT anti-discrimination laws than candidates who do not.

Federal law already bans job discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and other categories that are essential to a person's being.  Currently, 12 states and more than 100 localities have LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination protections, covering nearly 40 percent of Americans. But that is not enough.

LGBT Americans deserve and need the ability to work -- just like every American.  Please help by sponsoring and supporting the inclusive ENDA introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley.

Thank you,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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