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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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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Comprehensive Paid Leave Program Proposed for WI Working Families
February 16, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 15, 2023Contact: Mackenzie Kwok Phone: 415-336-0725 Email: mackenzie@caminopr.com 9to5 WI praises paid family and medical leave in Gov. Evers’ state budget Paid leave benefits WI employers and working famillies alike MADISON, Wis. — In his state budget address tonight, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that — for the first time — the…
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9to5, National Association of Working Women condemns U.S. Supreme Court ruling
June 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2022Contact: Kristin Kepplinger (212-255-2575 x109 or kristin@caminopr.com) ATLANTA — In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 9to5, National Association of Working Women Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey issued the following statement: “The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is…
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9to5 Georgia announces Women to Marvel Award honorees, selected for their contributions to our communities
May 10, 2022
ATLANTA —Today, 9to5, National Association of Working Women, Georgia Chapter, announced the four honorees selected to receive the organization’s “Women to Marvel” Award. Nominated by their peers for their resiliency, bold advocacy and community impact, the honorees will be celebrated May 21, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a virtual event and…
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Statement: 9to5 speaks out on leaked draft of Alito decision
May 3, 2022
Statement of 9to5, National Association of Working Women Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey ATLANTA — In response to reports that the U.S. Supreme Court will reverse its decision that legalized abortion, Leng Leng Chancey, the executive director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, issued the following statement: “The ability to make decisions…
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9to5GA applauds H.B. 1390 protections for city and county workers against harassment, intimidation and retaliation
April 4, 2022
H.B. 1390 is a positive step, but needs to be expanded to protect all workers ATLANTA — Today, 9to5 Georgia, the state chapter of 9to5, National Association of Working Women — a leader in the fight for women’s economic security and equity for nearly 50 years — praised the passage of House Bill 1390,…
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9to5, National Association of Working Women partners with UKG Close the Gap Initiative to promote pay equity
March 18, 2022
9to5 receives equal pay advocacy and awareness grant award from technology leader UKG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2021Contact: Kristin Kepplinger (212-255-2572 x109 or kristin@caminopr.com) ATLANTA — As a leader in the fight for women’s economic equity in the U.S. for nearly 50 years, 9to5, National Association of Working Women is furthering its commitment to building…
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Working women demand wage parity on Equal Pay Day
March 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMar.15, 2022Contact: Kristin Kepplinger (212-255-2572 or kristin@caminopr.com) ATLANTA — Tuesday, March 15, is Equal Pay Day, which spotlights the gender pay gap by marking the date that women must work into the next year to be paid what men were paid in the previous year. Leng Leng Chancey, the executive director of 9to5,…
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9to5GA and RGWA demand passage of anti-harassment and whistleblower protections for GA workers
March 3, 2022
Advocates, state officials and impacted workers speak out in support of HB 1389 and HB 1390 ATLANTA — Today, 9to5 Georgia, the state chapter of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, joined Georgia State Rep. Teri Anulewicz, the Respect Georgia Workers Alliance — a coalition of advocacy groups from across the state working to…
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