National Employment Law Project Condemns Trump Administration's Use of Term, 'Chinese Virus,' Urges Workplaces to Reject Casual Racism
March 21, 2020
March 21, 2020
NEW YORK, March 21 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Executive Director Rebecca Dixon:
"The National Employment Law Project (NELP) condemns the use of the term, 'Chinese virus' by the Trump administration and any media outlet, which sets a dangerous tone. The COVID-19 pandemic's global spread was only made possible through the global economy, not any individual country on its own.
"This language directly enables xenophobi . . .
"The National Employment Law Project (NELP) condemns the use of the term, 'Chinese virus' by the Trump administration and any media outlet, which sets a dangerous tone. The COVID-19 pandemic's global spread was only made possible through the global economy, not any individual country on its own.
"This language directly enables xenophobi . . .