What Luxe Stands For

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Team,

If you’re like me, you’ve seen the last few days unfold with shock and disappointment over Trump’s order to restrict both the refugee program and immigration from certain Muslim-majority countries. The order even seems to impact those with valid green cards and visas, and may suggest a religious test. In my opinion, these measures are ill-conceived and can be seen as a possible precursor of more dangerous and reckless behavior and are at odds with the values of this Country and Company.

As the son of immigrants and the CEO of a company built and led by immigrants, I feel compelled to speak out against these issues. Many of you have diverse backgrounds with roots from other countries, have immigrated or have relatives who have migrated from other countries either as children or adults. I want to assure you that you have the full support of your Company as we work together to protect American civil liberties.

Viewing challenges as opportunities gives us a profound opportunity to come together and drive meaningful change. Here is what Luxe will be doing:

• For salaried employees: one paid day of leave to express your views — protest, volunteer, etc. We will be creating organized trips in the coming days to attend protests and otherwise express our views together.
• For all hourly employees (valets, agents): we will create a “vocalization shift” at your nearest airport during our organized trip days so you can join us to express your views. You will get paid for this shift should you choose to participate.
• Finally, we will match every employee donation to the ACLU or another organization advocating immigrant and refugee rights such as the International Refugee Assistance Project up to $100 per employee.

If you’re upset or concerned, I encourage you to go above and beyond what Luxe may be doing. Write to your Senators and Representatives. Write or call the White House. Be active: vote, attend group meetings, lobby, contribute, volunteer your time, support groups that are consistent with your views. As I see it, this is not about politics or business, it’s about decency and compassion and supporting the core ideals upon which this Country was founded and has flourished.

Thanks,

Curtis