| Dear friend,
Last year the Puerto Rico House of Representatives passed PC 1725, and now the bill is in Senate for consideration. This bill would amend all anti-discrimination labor law statutes in Puerto Rico to add discrimination based on sexual orientation as a prohibited action. The definition of "sexual orientation" adopted by the House includes gender identity to ensure that all Puerto Ricans are protected from employment discrimination. The motivation behind this bill is simple, but powerful: the goal is to protect people from arbitrary discrimination in employment. A person's sexual orientation or gender identity has nothing to do with their job performance. Beginning with an ordinance passed in Minneapolis in 1975, 12 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 120 cities and counties have enacted laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. More than 500 private businesses across the United States, including 41% of Fortune 500 companies and 69% of Fortune 100 companies, have voluntarily adopted policies that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Puerto Ricans need your Senator to vote for this vital legislation, and your Senator need to hear from as many constituents as possible. Can we count on you to contact their office today? Just one call or letter can go a long way in advocating for fair employment policies. Please, join us in standing up for all Puerto Ricans and contact your Senator. Respectfully,
Joe Solmonese
President | 
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