May 1 (May Day) marks the official celebration of workers in many parts of the world, but this year we've set aside another day in May to call attention to workplace issues in America. The date is May 15, and the event is Clock In for Equality, the first-ever national day of action to support workplace fairness for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people living with HIV. Thousands of people across the country will take part.

Lambda Legal is coordinating the national effort and hosting seven flagship events around the country. Staff and our partner organizations will be at the State Capitol in Atlanta, the GLBT Chamber of Commerce in Dallas, DowAgrosciences in Indianapolis, the UCLA Labor Center in Los Angeles and other key locations. We have also signed up over 160 groups and 1,200 individuals, representing LGBT and HIV-affected people and allies in every state, to stand up for workplace fairness on May 15, even if simply by wearing a button or sticker to work.

Clock In for Equality could not be coming at a better time. A few weeks ago, lawmakers re-introduced the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), and many people have already started lobbying in earnest to finally pass a national law that would protect people from discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

But equally important to having a law is our ability to enforce it. Help us make a law that works for us. Send a letter to your senators and representative urging them to pass ENDA. And take a day to help us raise awareness about workplace discrimination. The date is May 15, and the event is Clock In for Equality. Please join us.