NWPC Supports Equitable Treatment for All People

Facts:

Discrimination based on skin color, body size, religious belief, gender, gender preference, marital status, age, physical/mental ability, or employment status remains a fact of life in much of the business world, educational institutions and society in general.

How NWPC Acts:

NWPC believes that active or passive discrimination in employment, education, housing, social or private opportunity is detrimental to the good of a free society.

NWPC members and the political candidates they support individually and collectively in their personal, professional and social lives, take positive steps to promote mutual understanding and respect among all people by reducing intolerance and inter-group tension through education, legislation and enhancement of public awareness.

NWPC is committed to:

• Respecting the uniqueness of individuals.
• Supporting personal and professional relationships that further the principles of fairness, justice and opportunity.
• Encouraging fair treatment of and equal access to opportunities for all persons.
• Fostering and encouraging respect and tolerance for all people.

How you can act:

Be aware of your own attitudes, words and actions and take affirmative action to interact with others fairly.

Become aware of your employer’s policies and how they are enforced; advocate for adoption and implementation of non-discriminatory policies and actions at work.

Condemn discrimination when it occurs in your presence or your community.

Work to see that your local schools have appropriate policies in place and that they are meaningfully implemented.

Contact your elected representatives at all levels, urging their support of these issues.

Recognize and commend persons and organizations which actively work in furtherance of tolerance and inclusion.

Vote for candidates who support these goals.

NWPC calls for participation in every level of society, business and government, with thoughtful regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical handicap, socio-economic status or gender preference.