Council to hear resolution on inclusive workplaces ("scorn, hatred or violence for any reason")

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120213/NEWS01/702139890#council-to-hear-resolution-on-inclusive-workplaces

By Juan Perez Jr.

Three Omaha City Council members who opposed an earlier effort to grant legal protections to gay and transgender residents have proposed a resolution in support of inclusive workplaces.

The resolution says the council believes no one should be targeted for "scorn, hatred or violence for any reason." The council also pledges in the resolution to work with business and community leaders to promote workplaces that "promote respect and eliminate any workplace discrimination."

Council members Jean Stothert, Garry Gernandt and Thomas Mulligan sponsored the latest proposal, which is set for a vote at Tuesday's council meeting.

Its introduction comes amid a growing behind-the-scenes battle among business, political and religious organizations over council member Ben Gray's plans to formally propose new protections against discrimination for gay, lesbian and transgender residents.

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