2023 Legislative Summary | Resumen Legislativo 2023
June 7, 2023
View and download our 2023 Legislative Summary in English and Spanish here! ¡Vea y descargue nuestro Resumen Legislativo 2023 en inglés y español aquÃ!
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Equal Pay Legislation for Pride
June 5, 2023
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love. Yet in our country, LGBTQ+ people are continually discriminated against by politicians, employers, and even in their own communities. In 2023, transgender people have faced an onslaught of harmful legislation and community hatred that threaten their…
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May Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
June 1, 2023
Hi Friend, This month the FAMILY Act was reintroduced and as we prepare to enter pride month I am thinking about how we must continue to demand all families, no matter what their love looks like and whether or not they have a legal or biological relationship, are included in our policies. After yet another year of…
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The Georgia Family Care Act Is Now Permanent
May 11, 2023
Last week, SB61 was signed into law by Governor Kemp, making the Georgia Family Care Act permanent law starting on July 1, 2023. The Family Care Act (FCA) allows workers who already earn paid sick days to use up to 5 of those days per year to care for another family member. The FCA was…
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5 Things You Can Do For Economic Justice This Mother’s Day
May 9, 2023
Whether your celebrating your mom, a mother figure or another loved one, Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Seriously, did you plan something for the momma in your life? You’ve got a couple more days!). We’ve put together a list of five things you can do for all moms this Mother’s Day. Pregnant workers’…
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April Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
April 25, 2023
Hi Friend, This month, extremists and corrupt judges continued to attack our right to choose when or if to have a child by attempting to stop the use of a safe and effective abortion pill. The Supreme Court ruled to keep Mifepristone legal for now, its future is uncertain. If they allow judges to reverse…
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Celebrating Family Care Days for Georgians
March 31, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 24, 2023Contact: Mackenzie Kwok (415-336-0725 or mackenzie@caminopr.com) 9to5 Georgia and the Georgia Coalition for Paid Leave Applaud Passage of SB61 Paid leave benefits all working families in Georgia ATLANTA — This March, SB61 passed in the Georgia State House with strong bipartisan support and awaits Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature, upon which…
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March Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
March 28, 2023
Hi Friend, Last week I was incredibly excited to begin the celebration of 9to5’s 50th Anniversary! For 50 years you– our members, friends, and partners– have taken bold action to challenge the sexist, racist, and classist norms to work toward a future where we can thrive without worrying about economic hardships and we’re so excited…
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Celebrating 50 years of 9to5!
March 21, 2023
This year 9to5 is turning 50! This year we will honor the resilience and bold action we have taken over the last 50 years, celebrate the strength and persistence of our team, members, partners and friends, and dream together about the big changes we will make in the next 50 years. We’re kicking off our…
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Child Care Is Essential
March 14, 2023
Finding and affording high-quality child care is challenging for most hard-working Georgia families. Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) is a critical state program that’s helping alleviate financial barriers to child care. CAPS supports early education goals and families participating in the workforce by assisting low-income families with early childcare education costs. While CAPS improves access…
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