A new survey shows few societies are pulling out of U.S. states affected by abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but many are implementing safety measures for their members.
survey of U.S. conferences across STEM disciplines. Of the 15 organizations that responded, 10 currently have meetings planned in states with restrictive abortion policies or anti-LGBTQ+ legislation; none is relocating. Four cited the steep financial costs associated with pulling out of existing contracts typically negotiated years in advance. But at least two-thirds of the organizations are taking other measures to address members’ concerns.
The letter spurred much activity and conversation within the organization, including a roundtable to discuss thedecision and a member survey. Lauren Parr, AGU’s senior vice president of meetings and learning, says the experience brought home how “the current climate in the United States” was challenging AGU’s goal of making meetings feel safe and welcoming.
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