Minimum Wage: I work a half hour for a gallon of milk
April 29, 2014
For many families in our community, a trip to the grocery store means hours of work. I work for $8.00 an hour, just above the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Folks like me have to work a half hour to pay for a gallon of milk. Filling up the gas tank takes six hours of work.
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Blog: Two Communities, One Passion for Justice
April 29, 2014
As a church that seeks transformative change and justice for all people, made possible by the profound love of God, Central Presbyterian is the first partner in 9to5 Atlanta’s “Faithful Friend” campaign.
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Media Coverage: 9to5 Atlanta’s Charmaine Davis discusses the wage gap on GPB’s On The Story
April 25, 2014
9to5 Atlanta Chapter Director Charmaine Davis discussing the wage gap on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “On The Story.”
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Blog: Atlanta’s Regional Forum on Working Families
April 16, 2014
At the event, I was encouraged to hear from organizations like 9to5 that are working to improve the lives of working women and their families. I found it even more encouraging to hear from business leaders who are making changes in their own workplaces by providing family-flexible workplace policies.
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Why I’m a 9to5 Member
April 8, 2014
as we walked down MLK Drive, chanting and feeling the warm sunshine, it struck me that joining 9to5 was the right decision for me. By becoming a member, I was now a part of a larger movement demanding justice right here at home.
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Event: Equal Pay Day
April 8, 2014
We’ll be celebrating Equal Pay Day this year by hosting a Bring Your Own Friend event! Come enjoy snacks and drinks with us while we discuss what equal pay means to you. It will be fun and interactive so bring your friends!
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We Must Value Women’s Work!
March 27, 2014
In this country, we will pay someone more to take of our cars than we will pay them to take care of our children or elderly parents.
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Blog: 9to5 Leaders Speak Out! – When Women Succeed, America Succeeds
February 20, 2014
Three 9to5 leaders join U.S. House of Representatives Leader Nancy Pelosi and Representative John Lewis on stage at an event to highlight the women’s economic agenda.
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Blog: My Meeting with Gov. Deal
February 18, 2014
9to5 member, Rev. Harriet Bradley, had the opportunity to share her story with Gov. Deal and explain to him why she believes he should expand Medicaid in Georgia.
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Event: Celebrating Women Winning at Work
February 15, 2014
Join us for our annual Women’s History Celebration to recognize women winning justice at work! Appetizers will be provided.
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