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Posted: June 27th, 2024
The wonderful summer weather brings more time for us to be out with our community! Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of collaborating with our friends in the Georgia Coalition for Paid Leave (GCPL) when we tabled at the Small Businesses for Paid Leave event alongside Poder Latinx & Small Business Majority. Community members had the opportunity to engage with staff to learn more about 9to5 Georgia and played trivia for some prizes! We enjoyed our time together and enjoyed learning about how small businesses can incorporate paid leave for their employees. Attendees also enjoyed free tacos from Tacquero, a local restaurant. Thank you Poder Latinx for hosting the event!
Legislative Update: Paid Leave for Public Sector Workers (HB 1010) and Tenant Rights Bill (HB 404) in Effect
Two bills that 9to5 Georgia advocated for during this year’s Legislative Session will be in effect on July 1st: HB 1010, which will increase paid leave for public employees from three weeks to six weeks, and HB 404, which is Georgia’s first tenant rights bill! The Georgia Coalition for Paid Leave will be holding a Know-Your-Rights training for folks (especially teachers and government workers) who want to learn more about these new paid leave changes. Register using the link below in the Upcoming Events section!
Well Woman Wednesday 🌈
Yesterday, we held our 2nd monthly Well Woman Wednesday with our members. We explored the intersection between economic justice and the experiences of our LGBTQIA+ community. We had the privilege to hear from members that identify themselves as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and had the opportunity to listen to their stories. Thank you to those who participated and attended last night! Mark your calendars for our next Well Woman Wednesday happening on July 31st, 2024
Upcoming Events
Date: Monday, July 15th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Online on Zoom
Join the Georgia Coalition for Paid Leave for an informative “Know Your Rights” Training event on Monday, July 15th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom! This session will inform teachers, educators, and the broader community about their rights under the newly expanded policies. With the recent changes to the paid leave law, parental leave for state employees has been extended from 3 weeks to 6 weeks. If you work for the government or are a teacher, this will benefit you. Come through to learn more and also learn about our larger fight to win paid medical and family leave for ALL Georgia Workers.
What Staff are Reading 📖
- Workers’ Rights: Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market
- Paid Leave: Nike doubles previous length of paid parental leave benefit for all US employees
Civic Engagement Corner
Have you just turned 17.5 years old, recently moved from out of state, or changed addresses? Register to vote using this link to update your voter registration and check your voter status here
Check out our 9to5 Voter Resource Page. You can register to vote, find your polling place, see who is on your ballot, and more!
