Uber was one of the latest businesses to sign the Unity Pledge in support of full inclusion and equality in the workplace, housing, and public accommodations for all Arizonans, including LGBT community members.
Uber joins over 1,500 businesses and organizations including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Professional Firefighters of Arizona, PetSmart, Yelp and Coca-Cola in supporting a fully inclusive Arizona.
Currently, five municipalities have ordinances that ban discrimination. But Arizona has no statewide laws that protect LGBT individuals from being fired based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, or discriminated against in housing and public accommodations.
“Uber is committed to diversity and inclusion and we’re honored to sign a pledge dedicated to spreading a message of equality,” said Steve Thompson, general manager of Uber Arizona. “From access to ride-sharing options to the advancement of workplace and housing fairness, we believe that all Arizonans should enjoy basic freedoms as residents of the Grand Canyon state.”
Created by ONE Community, a member based coalition of LGBT and allied individuals and businesses, the UNITY Pledge is a public declaration to support and advance workplace equality and non-discrimination policies in housing and public accommodations for LGBT individuals and their allies in Arizona.
“We applaud Uber for standing up for equality, and understanding that non-discrimination policies are not only the right thing to do, but also enhances the quality of life for everyone in our beautiful state,” said Angela Hughey, president of ONE Community. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to work hard, provide for themselves and those they love, and a safe ride home.”
