Fall into Season with 9to5 Georgia

September 20, 2024

Georgia Chapter Newsletter Sign up for our emailing list to get Georgia Chapter updates straight to your inbox! Posted on September 19, 2024 We hope you had a great September so far! As summer comes to a close and fall starts to settle in, we are excited for what the new season will bring. People…

By Tiffany Garnace

Georgia Statement on Apalachee High School

September 6, 2024

For inquiries contact: Tiffany Garnace, 9to5 Georgia Communications Coordinator at tiffany@9to5.org September 6th, 2024 To our community, the survivors, and the families affected by the tragic shootings at Apalachee High School,  We are saddened and outraged by the senseless act of violence that occurred in Winder, Georgia. Our hearts go out to the survivors and…

By Tiffany Garnace

Check us out on WABE and Welcome 9to5 Canvassers!

August 23, 2024

Georgia Chapter Newsletter Sign up for our emailing list to get Georgia Chapter updates straight to your inbox! Posted August 22, 2024 A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of participating in a conversation with Rose Scott on “A Closer Look with Rose Scott” alongside Black Girls Vote’s Chief of Staff Natasha Murphy….

By Tiffany Garnace

Happy Back to School Season! ✏️ 📖

August 8, 2024

Georgia Chapter Newsletter Sign up for our emailing list to get Georgia Chapter updates straight to your inbox! Posted on August 8, 2024 August is here, and that means it is time for our scholars to be back in school! As we usher in another academic year, students, families and teachers are anticipating the rush…

By Tiffany Garnace

 It’s H-O-T Outside ☀️ & Albany Wins Weatherization Funding for Community Members

July 12, 2024

Georgia Chapter Newsletter Sign up for our emailing list! Posted July 11, 2024 July is here! The sun is out but it is TOO H-O-T! With record heat happening each day, we hope you are taking the time to cool down in the pool, staying indoors during the day when you can, and hydrating with…

By Tiffany Garnace

9to5 GA applauds the appointments to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission

July 10, 2024

Tiffany Garnace, 9to5 GA Communications Coordinatortiffany@9to5.orgJuly 10th, 2024 The Cover Georgia coalition applauds the appointments made by Governor Kemp and legislative leaders to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. Established by HB 1339, the Commission will spend the next 18 months advising state leaders and policymakers about issues related to access and quality of health care…

By Tiffany Garnace

🏠 Chapter Updates & Renter’s Rights and Public Sector Paid Leave Bill in Effect on July 1st!

June 27, 2024

Georgia Chapter Newsletter Sign up for our emailing list 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…

By Tiffany Garnace

9to5 Georgia on the Radio

May 22, 2024

On Monday, May 20th, 2024, 9to5 Georgia was invited for an interview with WRFG 89.3 Atlanta hosted by Dianne Mathiowetz and Paul McLennan on their Labor Forum show! Our 9to5 Staff Michelle and one of our former CJFP Fellows Rhonda shared about the history of 9to5 Georgia, our campaign wins, and the current work we…

By Tiffany Garnace

How Asian Mothers Inspired My Labor Rights Journey

May 21, 2024

When I was a teenager, I came home from school to find my mom distraught and sobbing after losing her job of 27 years as a bank teller.  In the days leading up to her firing, she had been attempting to prevent a customer from doing an illegal transaction. During the interaction, the customer belittled…

By Tiffany Garnace

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