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43. Statement from Toyota

Sun May 4, 2014, 10:14 AM

May 2014

UPDATE: Mike Michels, VP of Communications for Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., has sent Gaywheels an official statement about Toyota’s move to Plano and its effect on LGBT employees:

“Toyota has a number of affinity group organizations including one for our LGBT associates. Diversity and inclusion is a priority for Toyota North America. We have assured our LGBT team members and associates who may move to Plano from Kentucky, California, and New York, that eligibility for Toyota partner health and welfare benefits will remain the same.

“All associates will be provided a company-paid trip for associates and one other person to explore Plano and the surrounding communities before they decide to join us on this journey.

“While it is difficult to forecast state political changes, as Gaywheels correctly notes, the majority of the move will take place late 2016 or 2017, and by that time some of the legal changes referenced are likely to have taken place.

“Quality of life was one of many considerations in choosing the site.”

http://gaywheels.com/2014/05/toyota-moves-to-texas-are-its-lgbt-employees-doomed-to-lose-benefits/

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Boycott Toyota for Moving to Anti-LBGT Texas! [View all] Indyfan53 May 2014 OP

That's a lot of drama Gman May 2014 #1

Impossible. yeoman6987 May 2014 #4

well said. we've owned DesertFlower May 2014 #28

It's not all about marriage equality. Texas is one of the 29 States that allows discrimination Bluenorthwest May 2014 #5

It's funny how ignorant some people Gman May 2014 #11

Are you claiming what I said was not true? Because it is true, and denial of that for which you Bluenorthwest May 2014 #36

Yeah, it's unfortunate that marriage equality has become the be-all end-all Recursion May 2014 #33

I've never bothered to boycott anything or anyone. AScott May 2014 #26

me, too Niceguy1 May 2014 #34

This should help a little... pipi_k May 2014 #81

Toyota could easily rectify this LittleBlue May 2014 #2

Anti LGBT and anti union. A double whammy if you ask me. Initech May 2014 #3

You Will Love It... titanicdave May 2014 #8

I'm waiting for the 2015 model. It looks really incredible. Initech May 2014 #14

But Chrysler RoccoR5955 May 2014 #62

Chrysler is owned by Fiat Indyfan53 May 2014 #71

Chrysler is owned by Fiat. Initech May 2014 #73

I posted a link to this OP in the Progressive Group rhett o rick May 2014 #6

Link doesn't work Indyfan53 May 2014 #46

Fixed, thanks. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #47

Toyota needs to rectify as many of the problems as possible Ilsa May 2014 #7

As a Texan, I think this has the potential for good. efhmc May 2014 #9

They better get to the polls! Indyfan53 May 2014 #19

Any suggestions? Precinct chair here. efhmc May 2014 #48

They outspent us in 2012 an 2013. Indyfan53 May 2014 #51

So am I supposed to sell my Prius? RoccoR5955 May 2014 #10

Tesla n/t aggiesal May 2014 #13

If only the average driver could afford one! Initech May 2014 #16

I agree, but ... aggiesal May 2014 #29

I'm sure the ridiculously high cost of the batteries is why they're so expensive. Initech May 2014 #31

They have models ... aggiesal May 2014 #32

There are several problems with the Tesla. RoccoR5955 May 2014 #42

Price is affordable, Model E due out in 2015 at 35K. Firebrand Gary May 2014 #77

By request and built in the USA too Omaha Steve May 2014 #15

I don't think that this will suit my needs RoccoR5955 May 2014 #41

Of course,as it stands now you are not in compliance. Puzzledtraveller May 2014 #49

I have a ford c-max d_r May 2014 #54

I never heard of the C Max tammywammy May 2014 #55

The c-max hybrid is a great choice betterdemsonly May 2014 #57

I think it is the ultimate d_r May 2014 #59

Agreed! betterdemsonly May 2014 #60

One problem with CMax... Leather. RoccoR5955 May 2014 #61

I don't think mine has any leather in it d_r May 2014 #65

What do you mean? RoccoR5955 May 2014 #67

yeah, tires have animal fat in them d_r May 2014 #68

No thanks. miyazaki May 2014 #12

Toyota will have a $1.2 billion settlement over it. Indyfan53 May 2014 #20

Sure it is Shivering Jemmy May 2014 #80

I always have. pintobean May 2014 #17

More progressives need to buy UAW-made cars! Indyfan53 May 2014 #21

+1 Go Vols May 2014 #84

Frustrating situation! socialist cyclist May 2014 #18

They're already on my list. We buy vehicles that are union-made in the USA by U.S. companies. Brickbat May 2014 #22

I should have scrolled down first... awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #24

It never hurts to say it again. Brickbat May 2014 #25

Indeed... awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #27

I boycott them anyways... awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #23

they probably expect a lot of people to stay in CA, and they'll just replace them with cheaper labor pstokely May 2014 #30

NIssan/Datsun US production started in Tenn. in '83 Go Vols May 2014 #86

Non-Union Toyota or any other car brand should already be boycotted Exposethefrauds May 2014 #35

+1. It should be economic issues driving this, not social ones. Populist_Prole May 2014 #56

It should be boycotted for both economic and social reasons. betterdemsonly May 2014 #58

Agree I refuse to support ANY business that does not support my values Exposethefrauds May 2014 #78

I only buy American-made vehicles put together by UNION workers. Le Taz Hot May 2014 #37

Are the American companies unionized in Mexico? madville May 2014 #38

I think you know the answer to that. Le Taz Hot May 2014 #39

I don't want America d_r May 2014 #66

A more strategic approach would be to encourage Toyota to pressure Texas yardwork May 2014 #40

Don't hold your breath while the GOP's in charge Indyfan53 May 2014 #44

Statement from Toyota tammywammy May 2014 #43

The only way to make sure They'll be fine to turn Texas Blue Indyfan53 May 2014 #45

Women employees are threatened too! betterdemsonly May 2014 #50

Thanks for the reminder! Indyfan53 May 2014 #52

Excellent point! theHandpuppet May 2014 #79

Boycott Toyota for excessive beige-ness. flvegan May 2014 #53

Yeah really Populist_Prole May 2014 #63

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Right now its between an F-150 or a Tacoma... Open_n_Shut May 2014 #69

F150 with ecoboost! Indyfan53 May 2014 #70

It's justifying that extra 10 - 15k that is the trick... Open_n_Shut May 2014 #74

I'd go with the Toyota Savannahmann May 2014 #72

I will always go with the superior product... Open_n_Shut May 2014 #75

Toyota's best selling car betterdemsonly May 2014 #82

Pfui Savannahmann May 2014 #83

This isn't just about gay marriage it is about housing discrimination betterdemsonly May 2014 #85

So now the reason changes Savannahmann May 2014 #87

I've been boycotting Toyota my entire life. B Calm May 2014 #76