Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2012. Today as many Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day in honor of the contributions of workers across the country, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME) and the Center for American Progress released “Gay and Transgender Discrimination in the Public Sector.” Focusing on the approximately one million LGBT employees working in the public sector for the local, state or municipal government, this report reveals that LGBT people continue to experience high rates of employment discrimination and are often not afforded equal benefits on the job. It also details why workforce discrimination poses significant problems for state and local governments, public sector employees and taxpayers.
