Resources

People Over Profit: The Campaign for Utilities Justice in Albany

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No one’s light bill should be higher than their rent. Yet, too many of Albany’s working families are having to choose between paying their electric bills or paying for food or medicine. Utility bills can easily be $300, $400, $800 each month. The People Over Profit: Campaign for Utilities Justices in Albany, GA report explores the critical question —“Why are the light bills so damn high?” and puts forth a list of demands by the community to address the utilities crisis.

Climate Justice Report by 9to5 Colorado & Colorado Fiscal Institute

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Climate Justice became 9to5’s newest issue area after realizing that many of the injustices our members face overlap with climate change. These issues inhibit our ability to thrive and live healthy lives – including a lack of access to clean air and water and poor public transit. These are just a few of the issues that we knew we needed to act on, but we wanted to know more.

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Learn more about the gender pay gap

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The gender pay gap is a complex issue created by racism, classism, and sexism that affects our paychecks, families, and careers. It shows up across all jobs, geography, and education levels. On this page, you’ll find more resources on understanding the wage gap and its effects on women.

Dollars and Sense: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Paid Leave in Georgia

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9to5 Georgia, in partnership with the Georgia Coalition for Paid Leave, is releasing Dollars and Sense: A Cost/Benefit Analysis of Paid Leave in Georgia to outline the need for paid leave for all Georgians, the support it has across the state, and how it can be funded.

Georgia’s 2023 Legislative Session Begins

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9to5 Georgia shares their legislative agenda for 2023.

New Poll of Georgia Voters Highlights the Gaps Between Black Women Voters and Elected Officials

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Although Black women voters transformed the political landscape of Georgia in 2020, many feel that their core issues of concern – reproductive freedom and economic security – are shortchanged by their elected officials.