Media Coverage: Asian American Group Unveils Legislative Priorities, including the Family Care Act
February 14, 2014
This radio news spot highlights the growing influence of Asian American voters in Georgia, and their support for the Family Care Act (HB 290) which would allow workers to use earned sick days to care for a child, spouse, or elderly parent. The campaign for HB 290 is being led by 9to5 Atlanta.
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Blog: My Day As A Citizen Lobbyist
February 14, 2014
This year was my first year to participating in the 9 to 5 Working Women Atlanta Chapter Annual Lobby Day at the Capitol. All in all this was a fantastic day lobbying and I would encourage anyone to come out with 9 to 5 for future annual lobby days!
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Event: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds
February 14, 2014
Congressman John Lewis hosts “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” with Special Guest House Leader Nancy Pelosi.
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Event: Info Session on ACA and the Family Care Act
February 14, 2014
Join us for an information session about the Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) and to learn more about Georgia HB 290, Family Care Act!
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Reflections on the Anniversary of the FMLA
February 6, 2014
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.
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Event: One Billion Rising
February 3, 2014
Join One Billion Rising on February 14th as they rise and dance for justice and an end of violence against women.
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Media Coverage: ‘Ban the Box’ Campaign Moves Ahead, Pushed by Formerly Incarcerated People
January 17, 2014
9to5 Atlanta organizer Marilynn Winn shares stories about her youth and starting 9to5’s Ban the Box campaign.
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Event: Lobby Day at the Georgia Capitol
January 15, 2014
Stand Up! Speak out! Urge your legislators to pass the Family Care Act and support Ban the Box at 9to5’s Lobby Day!
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Event: MLK Day March at the Capitol
January 14, 2014
Join us as we fight for livable wages for ALL workers on MLK Day!
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Blog: Meet Kim Schofield – Outstanding Member of 2013!
December 16, 2013
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.
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