Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Company, also known as P&G,
on Thursday endorsed passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
(ENDA), which seeks to prohibit workplace discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity.
“With Procter & Gamble's support, we see once again
corporate America leading the charge when it comes to ending
workplace discrimination,” Matt McTighe, campaign manager for
Americans for Workplace Opportunity, said
in a statement. “Employees should be judged on their talents,
and everyone should have the opportunity to provide for their
families – one of the most fundamental American values. With P&G's
support, the momentum for ENDA grows. We urge the Senate to pass
this bill.”
The consumer goods company joins the ranks of other multinational
corporations in endorsing passage of ENDA, including Coca-Cola,
Pfizer, Nike and General Mills.
ENDA cleared the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Committee in July. Three Republicans – Senators Mark Kirk of
Illinois, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Orrin Hatch of Utah – joined
all Democrats in sending the bill to the full Senate. The Senate
could take up the bill as early as September.