Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Policy – ExxonMobil (2012)
Whereas: ExxonMobil does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in its written employment policy;
Over 89% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 95% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Nearly 70% of the Fortune 100 and 43% of the Fortune 500 now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
According to an October, 2009 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 44% of gay and lesbian workers in the United States reported an experience with some form of job discrimination related to sexual orientation; an earlier survey found that almost one out of every 10 gay or lesbian adults also stated that they had been fired or dismissed unfairly from a previous job, or pressured to quit a job because of their sexual orientation;
Twenty-one states, the District of Columbia and more than 160 cities and counties, have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation; 12 states and the District of Columbia have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity;
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for gay and lesbian employees;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters of the American people support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals; for example, in a Gallup poll conducted in May 2009, 89% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians;
Resolved: The Shareholders request that ExxonMobil amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to substantially implement the policy.
Supporting Statement: Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. ExxonMobil will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Gardner Denver – Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination
WHEREAS
Gardner Denver, Inc. does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (or gender expression) in its written employment policy;
Over 89% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written non-discrimination policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have 95% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Nearly 70% of the Fortune 100 and 43% of the Fortune 500 now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
According to a June 2008 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 65% of gay and lesbian workers in the United States reported facing some form of job discrimination related to sexual orientation. An earlier survey found that almost one out of every 10 gay or lesbian adults also reported that they had been fired or dismissed unfairly from a previous job, or pressured to quit a job, because of their sexual orientation;
Twenty-one states, the District of Columbia, and more than 190 cities and counties, have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation; 16 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 114 cities and counties have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression;
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for gay and lesbian employees;
Our company is based in Illinois where at least 192 major employers have sexual orientation nondiscrimination policies and at least 57 include gender identity or expression in their nondiscrimination policies.
Our company has operations in and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters of the American people support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals. In a Gallup poll conducted in May 2007, 89% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
This shareholder proposal received a 49% vote at Gardner Denver’s 2010 annual meeting.
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Gardner Denver amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression and substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate-wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, access employees from the broadest talent pool, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. Gardner Denver will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Questar – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
Questar does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (or gender expression) in its written employment policy;
Over 87% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 97% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Nearly 70% of the Fortune 100 and over 40% of the Fortune 500 now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
According to a June 2008 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 65% of gay and lesbian workers in the United States reported facing some form of job discrimination related to sexual orientation. An earlier survey found that almost one out of every 10 gay or lesbian adults also reported that they had been fired or dismissed unfairly from a previous job, or pressured to quit a job, because of their sexual orientation;
Twenty-one states, the District of Columbia, and more than 180 cities and counties, have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation; 12 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 104 cities and counties have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression;..
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for gay and lesbian employees; the City of Minneapolis’s nondiscrimination laws reference both sexual orientation and gender identity;
Our company has operations in and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
A growing number of companies in the energy sector, such as BP and Chevron, explicitly prohibit sexual orientation in their written policies;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters of the American people support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals. In a Gallup poll conducted in May 2007, 89% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Questar amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression and substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate-wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, access employees from the broadest talent pool, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. Questar will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
ExxonMobil – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
ExxonMobil Corporation, does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in its written employment policy;
Over 88% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 98% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign; over 30% now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
According to a June, 2008 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 65% of gay and lesbian workers in the United States reported facing some form of job discrimination related to sexual orientation; an earlier survey found that almost one out of every 10 gay or lesbian adults also reported that they had been fired or dismissed unfairly from a previous job, or pressured to quit a job because of their sexual orientation;
Twenty states, the District of Columbia and more than 160 cities and counties, have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation; 12 states and the District of Columbia have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity;
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for gay and lesbian employees;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters of the American people support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals; for example, in a Gallup poll conducted in May, 2007, 89% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians;
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that ExxonMobil Corporation amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. ExxonMobil Corporation will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Pentair – Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
Pentair does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
According to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, studies since the mid-1990s found that at least one in ten gay men and lesbians experienced workplace harassment or discrimination based on their sexual orientation;
National public opinion polls consistently find that the majority of Americans support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals:
- According to a September 2005 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 57% of heterosexual respondents consider it extremely or very important that a company have a written non- discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, compared to only 43% in 2002. Additionally, only 47% believe that senior executives at their companies welcome, hire, and encourage a diverse workforce.
- A March 2003 Gallup poll found 88% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
Nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have 98% of the Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
Our competitors Donaldson, Dover, Graco, Harsco, Illinois Tool Works, Tecumseh Products, Tennant and Timken Company explicitly prohibit this form of discrimination in their written policies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
Eighteen states, the District of Columbia and 171 cities and counties (including Minneapolis), have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, and in Minnesota, at least 60 major employers have sexual orientation nondiscrimination policies (see www.hrc.org/worknet);
The State of California and twelve cities, including Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for lesbian and gay employees, and similar legislation is pending in other jurisdictions;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Pentair amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and to substantially implement the policy.
ExxonMobil – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
ExxonMobil does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in its written employment policy;
Over 88% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 98% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign; over 30% now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
According to a September 2002 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 41% of gay and lesbian workers in the United States reported an experience with some form of job discrimination related to sexual orientation; almost one out of every 10 gay or lesbian adults also stated that they had been fired or dismissed unfairly from a previous job, or pressured to quit a job because of their sexual orientation;
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for gay and lesbian employees;
Seventeen states, the District of Columbia and more than 160 cities and counties, including the city of Dallas, have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters of the American people support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals; for example, in a Gallup poll conducted in March, 2003, 88% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians;
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that ExxonMobil amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. ExxonMobil will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Expeditors International – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
Expeditors International does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy;
Our direct competitors EGL and UPS explicitly prohibit this form of discrimination in their written policies; in Washington where Expeditors is headquartered, a number of major employers have this policy, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Safeco, Weyerhauser, Washington Mutual, Costco, Expedia, Nordstrom and others (see www.hrc.org/worklife);
Nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have 98% of the Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters Americans support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals.
- According to a September 2005 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 57% of heterosexual respondents consider it extremely or very important that a company have a written non- discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, compared to only 43% in 2002. Additionally, only 47% believe that senior executives at their companies welcome, hire, and encourage a diverse workforce.
- A March 2003 Gallup poll found 88% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
The State of California and twelve cities, including Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for lesbian and gay employees, and similar legislation is pending in other jurisdictions;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
Eighteen states, the District of Columbia and 171 cities and counties (including the cities of Seattle, Olympia, Burien and Tacoma), have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation;
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Expeditors International amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and to substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. Expeditors International will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Pentair – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
Pentair does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy;
Our competitors Donaldson, Dover, Graco, Harsco, Illinois Tool Works, Tecumseh Products, Tennant and Timken Company explicitly prohibit this form of discrimination in their written policies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
Over 86% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have 98% of the Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters Americans support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals.
According to a September 2005 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 57% of heterosexual respondents consider it extremely or very important that a company have a written non- discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, compared to only 43% in 2002. Additionally, only 47% believe that senior executives at their companies welcome, hire, and encourage a diverse workforce.
A March 2003 Gallup poll found 88% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for lesbian and gay employees;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
Seventeen states, the District of Columbia and 167 cities and counties (including Houston), have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, and in Houston, at least 30 major employers have sexual orientation nondiscrimination policies and 25 grant same-sex domestic partner benefits (see www.hrc.org/worknet);
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Pentair amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and to substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. Pentair will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Halliburton – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
Halliburton does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy;
Our competitors Baker Hughes and Bechtel explicitly prohibit this form of discrimination in their written policies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
Over 86% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have 98% of the Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters Americans support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals.
According to a September 2005 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 57% of heterosexual respondents consider it extremely or very important that a company have a written non- discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, compared to only 43% in 2002. Additionally, only 47% believe that senior executives at their companies welcome, hire, and encourage a diverse workforce.
A March 2003 Gallup poll found 88% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for lesbian and gay employees;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
Seventeen states, the District of Columbia and 167 cities and counties (including Houston), have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, and in Houston, at least 30 major employers have sexual orientation nondiscrimination policies and 25 grant same-sex domestic partner benefits (www.hrc.org/worknet);
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Halliburton amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and to substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. Halliburton will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
Expeditors International – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy
WHEREAS
Expeditors International does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy;
Our direct competitors EGL and UPS explicitly prohibit this form of discrimination in their written policies; in Washington where Expeditors is headquartered, at least 37 major employers have this policy, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Safeco, Weyerhauser, Washington Mutual, Costco, Expedia, Nordstrom and others (see www.hrc.org/worklife);
Over 86% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 98% of the Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign;
We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool;
National public opinion polls consistently find more than three quarters Americans support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals.
According to a September 2005 survey by Harris Interactive and Witeck-Combs, 57% of heterosexual respondents consider it extremely or very important that a company have a written non- discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation, compared to only 43% in 2002. Additionally, only 47% believe that senior executives at their companies welcome, hire, and encourage a diverse workforce.
A March 2003 Gallup poll found 88% of respondents favored equal opportunity in employment for gays and lesbians.
Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles have adopted legislation restricting business with companies that do not guarantee equal treatment for lesbian and gay employees;
Our company has operations in, and makes sales to institutions in states and cities that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
Seventeen states, the District of Columbia and more than 167 cities and counties (including the cities of Seattle, Olympia, Burien and Tacoma), have laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation;
RESOLVED
The Shareholders request that Expeditors International amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and to substantially implement the policy.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation diminishes employee morale and productivity. Because state and local laws are inconsistent with respect to employment discrimination, our company would benefit from a consistent, corporate wide policy to enhance efforts to prevent discrimination, resolve complaints internally, and ensure a respectful and supportive atmosphere for all employees. Expeditors International will enhance its competitive edge by joining the growing ranks of companies guaranteeing equal opportunity for all employees.
