Expeditors Adds Protection for LGBT Employees

Congratulations to Pride Foundation...and Expeditors...

Via a Pride Foundation press release....

Pride Foundation has been asking Seattle, WA based Expeditors to update their Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies to include sexual orientation. On November 19th Expeditors issued a release stating that the board of directors had unanimously voted to amend their EEO policy to include this change. Pride Foundation and Trillium Asset Management had presented our proposal to Expeditors' shareholders every year for the last three. This year the majority of shareholders agreed with our proposal. After the vote Pride Foundation contacted Expeditors board members, urging them to listen to shareholders and enact the policy. Expeditors employs over 12,000 people with offices throughout the country and 4 international centers. Pride Foundation is honored that we could use our investments to affect this change for equality.

More information at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008413398_expeditors20.html.

Out in Front Seattle Building Next Generation of LGBT Leaders

Out in Front Seattle has announced a new leadership program the LGBT community in the greater Seattle area.

The pilot program starts in late February with about a dozen participants. According to the application, over five months, students will gain the essential skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to serve on non-profit boards and in staff positions at community nonprofits, represent LGBT community needs at local businesses, corporations and government agencies, or lead the community in other roles.

Apply today or learn more at http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddrwtxjx_2dcxm3d49.