At the Planet Fitness in Midland, Michigan a transphobic female member complained about a trans woman using the locker room. Yvette Cormier, a member at the Midland location, says she had no idea what that even meant until a few days ago:
“I was stunned and shocked. He looked like a man.. He did not look like a woman. This is very unprofessional. This is very scary. They told me … that he was allowed in there because that’s the sex he wants to be.”
Unclear why the “man” was in the women’s locker room, Cormier says she complained to the front desk and later to corporate offices. In the trans-member’s defense, Planet Fitness put its advertised “no judgment” policy into practice and revoked Cormier’s membership for violating that ideal. Cormier says she no longer cares about getting her membership back but she’s launched a public crusade against Planet Fitness and its inclusive policy. But they are sticking to their guns, according to this just-released statement:
“Planet Fitness is committed to creating a non-intimidating, welcoming environment for our members. Our gender identity non-discrimination policy states that members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender identity.
In expressing her concerns about the policy, the member in question exhibited behavior that club management deemed inappropriate and disruptive to other members, which is a violation of the membership agreement and as a result her membership was cancelled.”
Good for PF! Everyone is learning, some the hard way, Yvette. (via Instinct)
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