Georgia’s 2023 Legislative Session Begins
At the start of every year, the state legislature kicks off the 40 day (non-consecutive) legislative session on the second Monday in January; this year’s session begins today, January …
FFN Care: A Common and Essential Alternative to Traditional Day Care
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care (FFN care) is a type of home-based child care in which a relative, friend, neighbor, babysitter, or nanny provides care with or without pay. …
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New Poll of Georgia Voters Highlights the Gaps Between Black Women Voters and Elected Officials
Although Black women voters transformed the political landscape of Georgia in 2020, many feel that their core issues of concern – reproductive freedom and economic security – are shortchanged …
9to5 Georgia announces Women to Marvel Award honorees, selected for their contributions to our communities
ATLANTA —Today, 9to5, National Association of Working Women, Georgia Chapter, announced the four honorees selected to receive the organization’s “Women to Marvel” Award. Nominated by their peers for their …
9to5GA applauds H.B. 1390 protections for city and county workers against harassment, intimidation and retaliation
H.B. 1390 is a positive step, but needs to be expanded to protect all workers ATLANTA — Today, 9to5 Georgia, the state chapter of 9to5, National Association of Working …
Meet Our New Savannah CJFP Cohort!
Our Spring Cohort of the Community Justice Fellowship Program kicked off at the beginning of the month! We are excited to welcome these passionate leaders into the work that …
Crossover Day in Georgia!
Today is Crossover Day, the Georgia General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate! …
9to5GA and RGWA demand passage of anti-harassment and whistleblower protections for GA workers
Advocates, state officials and impacted workers speak out in support of HB 1389 and HB 1390 ATLANTA — Today, 9to5 Georgia, the state chapter of 9to5, National Association of Working …
9to5GA’s 2022 Legislative Priorities
About 9to5: For nearly five decades, 9to5 has been advancing economic justice for women, grounding our work through a racial and gender justice lens. As a grassroots, membership-based organization, …
Georgia working families put U.S. Rep Bourdeaux on notice, demand vote on FY 2022 Budget Resolution
ATLANTA — Today, 9to5, National Association of Working Women’s Georgia Chapter issued a letter to U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-7), co-signed by 40 additional Georgia based advocacy organizations, to …