AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- Observance to run October
11-17
- Company to conduct workshops for employees focusing on such
topics as bullying, cyberbullying and suicide prevention
- Tribute builds on Company's long-standing support of LGBTQ
employees, communities and issues
FCA US LLC, in honor and support of its LGBTQ employees,
communities and issues, will light the large Pentastar on top of
its 15-story headquarters tower purple Oct.
11-17 in observance of National Coming Out Day and National
Spirit Day.
This tribute builds on the Company's long-standing support of
LGBTQ communities and employees. For instance, the Company was a
leader among U.S. employers for providing domestic partner benefits
to its employees in 2000.
As part of the tribute, the Company also will fly a rainbow flag
outside its headquarters facility and conduct a series of
informational workshops for employees on such topics as bullying,
cyberbullying and suicide prevention.
"FCA US is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive
business environment in which all people and ideas are welcome,
appreciated and respected," said Mark
Chernoby, Chief Technical Compliance Officer, Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles N.V., Head of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance,
FCA – North America, and Executive
Sponsor of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance at FCA US. "Our diverse
business culture represents different people and ideas that come
together collaboratively to create products that make us attractive
in the marketplace, and support and sustain our success."
National Coming Out Day is observed internationally to celebrate
coming out and to raise awareness of the LGBTQ community and the
LGBTQ civil rights movement. The day commemorates the anniversary
of the 1987 National March on Washington for lesbian and gay rights and is
aligned with the Company's efforts to promote diversity and respect
in the workplace.
National Spirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on
the third Thursday in October, promoting LGBTQ youth and honoring
LGBTQ victims of suicide.
"On behalf of the members of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance at FCA
US (GALA), we are proud to work for a company that shows us so much
support and respect," said Greg
Hawkins, Chair of GALA. "Because of this support, we work in
a culture that allows any employee to be as out and honest about
their lives as possible."
As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, FCA US
supports 10 business resource groups (BRGs) whose objectives
include promoting a positive awareness of diverse people and issues
within the Company and to ensuring that the Company's products are
tailored to diverse customers.
FCA US BRGs represent a range of affinity communities that
include African ancestry, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, women,
Middle Eastern, disability, veteran, working parents and LGBTQ.
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs,
manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT
performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and
Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US is building upon the
historic foundations of Chrysler Corp., established in 1925 by
industry visionary Walter P.
Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.),
founded in Italy in 1899 by
pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli. FCA US is a member of the Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/
MTA: FCA).
FCA is an international automotive group listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and on the Mercato
Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA."
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