Sam is holding a Town Hall to answer questions and get further input on our proposed Equal Benefits Ordinance [1].

Adding accountability to Portland’s non-discrimination policies, the Equal Benefits Ordinance would require city contractors to provide access to partner benefits equally. If a contractor offers benefits to the spouses of their employees, the ordinance would ensure they also offer benefits to the domestic partners of their employees.

If a contractor is working on behalf of city government, they currently affirm they do not discriminate [2] on the basis of marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Equal Benefits Ordinance gives this affirmation teeth.

For more background on the ordiance, check out this post [3].

Town Hall on Equal Benefits
WHEN: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, March 23, 2006
WHERE: 1900 SW Fourth Ave, Room 2500A

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