EQUAL RIGHTS ON THE JOB!

Rally for a Trans-Inclusive ENDA

Monday * May 3 * 5:30 PM

Northampton City Hall Steps

In 38 states in the USA you can be legally fired for being Transgender.

In 29 states, you can be fired for being Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual.

This is especially devastating with overall unemployment near 10% and more than 5 people applying for every 1 job opening.

89% of US residents oppose employment discrimination.

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), would outlaw employment discrimination on the federal level, giving LGBT workers equal rights on the job in all 50 states.

Activists across the country will be turning up the heat to get ENDA passed this Spring.

THIS IS A CRITICAL TIME WHEN WE CAN MAKE HISTORY. WE MUST ACT NOW!

ENDA needs just 16 more votes in the House, and 14 in the Senate to pass. And there are 60 Democrats in the House and 16 in the Senate who have not committed to support the bill.

We need to urge them to do so now, and educate and rally others to do the same! 9 in 10 people are with us, so let's get the message out and rally their support!

Even though Representatives Neal and Olver are co-sponsors of ENDA, we can urge them to be more vocal advocates and get their uncommitted colleagues to vote "Yes" for LGBT civil rights!

And, we must demand that ENDA pass with protections for Transgender people, 97% of whom face discrimination on the job or in finding work. We cannot compromise on the rights of our Transgender brothers and sisters!

We cannot let this moment pass us by. We are so close, but nothing is automatic. As Frederick Douglass said, "power concedes nothing without a demand," so let's make our demands heard on May 3rd!

Next Steps for Western Mass. Equality Across America

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LGBT: WE DEMAND EQUALITY!!!
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Next steps for Western Mass. Equality Across America
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Monday * April 5 * 6PM
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Hampshire College * Franklin Patterson Hall Room 101

Join us if you want to get involved in the struggle for full federal equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people. We should bring our thoughts from the conference, share those with people who didn't get a chance to go, and talk about our next steps locally and in general.
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There is a lot going on: Northampton Pride, the Trans United march, the Harvey Milk Week of Action...it's an exciting time to be involved in this civil rights movements!
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LGBT people and allies are welcome!!!
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