Transgender-inclusive benefits OK'd for Phoenix employees
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton says new transgender-inclusive benefits are "simply the right thing to do." Official photo.
Phoenix (AP) — The Phoenix Healthcare Task Force has approved transgender-inclusive benefits for city employees.
Mayor Greg Stanton says Phoenix will be the first city in Arizona taking such strong steps to support a diverse workforce.
In a statement Thursday, Stanton says he applauds the members on the Healthcare Taskforce for "their forward-thinking leadership. "
He says providing transgender-inclusive health services is vital to the well-being of city employees and makes Phoenix a more sought-after employer.
Stanton also says it "is simply the right thing to do."
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