Women-friendly workplace campaign aims high: NOW gathers support from Fortune 500 companies and take on new offenders

Article Abstract:

NOW is taking a more pro-active stance in its campaign against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. NOW's Women-Friendly Workplace and Campus Campaign began 1999 with an invitation to Fortune 500 companies to sign a pledge that they will guarantee fair and equal labor practices at all levels. So far, 13 companies have signed their pledges. As if to say it is serious, NOW has filed a suit against Detroit Edison, Michigan's biggest electric utility, for sexual harassment and sex and racial discrimination.

Cases, Electric utilities, Political activity, Detroit Edison Co.

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Join the world and march for women

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This article discribes the National Organization of Women's (NOW) intended participation in the World March for Women, on October 15, 2000, and which includes 155 countries. Reasons for the march include protesting against violence against women and poverty, and demanding that organizations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund use a more pro-active manner when dealing with these issues.

United States, Planning, Women, Demonstrations and protests, Demonstrations

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Lesbian and gay rights in danger in California

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An initiative on California's Mar 2000 ballot would legally restrict the definition of marriage to persons of the opposite sex, presenting a challenge to civil rights of gays and lesbians. Issues include domestic partnership benefits such as tax breaks and medical coverage.

California, Laws, regulations and rules, Discrimination against gays, Social policy, Same-sex marriage

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