New Transgender Law Positions NC as ‘Leader Against LGBT Rights,’ CTA, Others Say

North Carolina’s new law on transgender use of public restrooms “has positioned the state as a leader against LGBT rights,” CTA wrote Gov. Pat McCrory (R), urging him to “revisit” the recently passed legislation. The Wednesday letter was co-signed by 13 other trade groups, including CompTIA, the National Association of Manufacturers and the tech group Tech Titans. The groups’ member companies “thrive by attracting the best and brightest employees,” the letter said. “The potential talent pool of employees not only includes LGBT employees, but a younger generation of Americans who believe all Americans should be allowed to marry, adopt and use bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity. With the obvious anti-equality tone and impact of this law, millions of existing and potential employees are less likely to want to live or work in North Carolina. Thus, while this law stands, our members are less likely to want to invest or locate in North Carolina.” The governor’s office didn’t comment. Various tech and telecom interests have been opposing legislation like North Carolina's (see 1604140016).