9to5 Atlanta

9to5’s Atlanta chapter was founded in 1983. Our mission is to improve the workplace for women and strengthen the ability of low-wage women in Georgia to win economic justice.

9to5 Atlanta also helps lead coalition efforts to win state legislative reform including: 1) the Parent Protection Act, which would to require all employers in Georgia to provide 24 hrs/year leave for parents to attend school-related activities of their children; or routine medical appointments for themselves or a family member; and 2) to raise the GA minimum wage, index it to keep up with inflation and cover groups of workers who are left out of the federal minimum wage law.

For more information about 9to5 Atlanta, contact:
Charmaine Davis
Lead Organizer
501 Pulliam Street SW Suite 344
Atlanta GA 30312
404-222-0037 phone
404-222-0006 fax
Charmaine [at] 9to5 [dot] org

In the Press: Minimum Wage Hike Affects Buisnesses, Workers

Associated Press, 07/31/2009 -

The Associated Press reports on the minimum wage increase.  Features Cindia Cameron National Organizing Director of 9to5.

In the Press: Three workers react to wage hike

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , 07/24/2009 -

Check out Atlanta Chapter member Marilynn Winn...

Temp worker: ‘Every little bit makes a big difference’

Marilynn Winn, 58, keeps fans going in her Atlanta apartment a few blocks from Turner Field instead of running the air conditioner on a 90-degree day because “when I turn the air conditioner on it costs a hundred dollars,” she said.

“These cost $40 to run,” she added, pointing at two oscillating fans in her living room.

Winn, a temp worker, said she’ll gladly take the 70 cents-an-hour raise.

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In the Press: Minimum wage hike kicks in, re-igniting debate

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , 07/24/2009 -

See quotes from Atlanta Chapter Members Chandra and Ryan below...

The much-debated increase in the minimum wage takes effect today, putting a bit more money in the pockets of low-paid workers but adding to employers’ costs at a time when many are struggling.

In the last of three annual boosts mandated by Congress in 2007, the minimum for most workers today rises 70 cents to $7.25 an hour. The increases were the first since 1997.

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UPDATE: Atlanta Chapter Summer Recruitment PUSH!

Posted on 07/27/2009 - 6:19pm

The Atlanta Chapter is PUSHING forward with our summer membership recruitment drive.  Chapter Leaders Challenge YOU to help recruit 20 new members to our Chapter by August 15, 2009. 

 

                                                    Chapter Leaders with eyes on the prize:

Leslie Hudson
 
Ebony Thomas
 
Vickie Underwood
(She is shooting for 20 on her own!)
 
Jennifer Hughes
(She's already recruited 1 GO Jen!)
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Atlanta Chapter Blog: Don't know much about Sotomayor?

Posted on 07/16/2009 - 4:29pm

According to a CBS poll conducted over the weekend, 62% of Americans have yet to form an opinion of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, many because they just don't know that much about her. Are you part of that 62%??

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Atlanta Chapter Blog: What a working woman needs....?

Posted on 07/16/2009 - 4:27pm

Soon, in late October (which will be here before I can blink), I'll have been a parent for 13 years! The trials and tribulations of parenthood have shaped me and the lessons learned in the aftermath of many dangers averted and survived have secured my seat at the "Council of Sages" once my body catches up with the fatigue of my battle ridden professional identity. I learned two things very early as a working woman the 1st was that opportunities for advancement were limited and the competition was fierce 2nd the workplace is hostile towards working parents.

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Work/Family Support Committee meeting

Come join this 9to5 member committee as we discuss current legislative campaign in support of the Healthy Families Act and brainstorm strategies to build awareness about workplace oppression and the need to build a national movement to gain equitable work standards for all working adults.

Atlanta Chapter Meeting

Please join us for the viewing of two movie shorts that detail the oppressive nature of workplace standards in the Southeasten United States. We will follow the viewing of the clips with a group discussion and pot-luck lunch.  Please contact Chapter Organizers Shyria Coleman: shyria [at] 9to5 [dot] org & Yomara Velez: Yomara [at] 9to5 [dot] org or by phone 404.222.0037 to RSVP to this meeting or to sign up to prepare a dish for the pot-luck lunch.  

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Work/ Family Committee Meeting

When: <p>The Second Sunday of every other month @ locations which will be announced 10 days prior to each meeting.</p>

Here is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and create change in the community!

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Atlanta Chapter Blog -- REPORT: Race and the Recession

Posted on 07/02/2009 - 11:28am

The Applied Research Center recently released a report titled "Race and the Recession: How Inequity Rigged the Economy and How to Change the Rules." This report details the stories of people of color who are disproportionately affected by the recession. It uncovers root causes of long-term racial inequities that feed into the economic crisis. It proposes structural solutions to change a system that threatens future generations.

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