At a recent Georgia House Committee hearing on the Family Care Act (HB 290), I was reminded both of how far we have come since the signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act in 1993, and how far we still have to go to fulfill the promise of this important legislation.
Join One Billion Rising on February 14th as they rise and dance for justice and an end of violence against women.
9to5 Atlanta organizer Marilynn Winn shares stories about her youth and starting 9to5’s Ban the Box campaign.
Stand Up! Speak out! Urge your legislators to pass the Family Care Act and support Ban the Box at 9to5’s Lobby Day!
Join us as we fight for livable wages for ALL workers on MLK Day!
Meet Kim Schofield, who was awarded as 9to5 Atlanta’s Outstanding Member of the Year at our December 2013 Winter Social for her work on Georgia’s Family Care Act.
You don’t want to miss this wonderful evening full of fun, delicious food, great music and a silent auction!
9to5 Georgia State Director Charmaine Davis was featured in Atlanta’s 11Alive coverage of local Black Friday protests by Walmart workers.
Join in this important statewide, annual event where non-profits in Georgia receive support from individual donors just like YOU! Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a difference.
On my 18th birthday I had several plans—one being to complete an application to vote and obtain my voter ID card. To me, voting was an example of my political power; through this system I would have a voice and hopefully make a difference. The only hang-up I faced was that I had no idea where to start.
