Founded in 1998 by Rev. Joseph Lowery, The People’s Agenda is a Georgia-based coalition uniting civil rights, labor, youth, women’s, and peace and justice groups to advance voting rights, criminal justice reform, quality education, affordable housing, economic development, and political inclusion for communities of color and underrepresented populations. They empower voters through citizenship education, challenge discriminatory policies, lobby for accountability in government, and drive grassroots campaigns, such as securing transit funding, establishing civilian oversight, and fighting voter suppression, to strengthen Georgia’s democracy.
The Economic Justice Coalition (EJC) has maintained a formal partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens (UUFA) for over a decade. As a designated Justice Partner, EJC is allotted one month each year during which it may participate in UUFA’s “Share the Plate” program at every religious service held that month.
Additionally, EJC is granted rent-free access to the entire UUFA facility twice annually, as well as the use of one meeting room each month.
In return, EJC agrees to recognize UUFA as a Justice Partner through prominent placement on its website and to promote UUFA events across EJC’s media platforms, provided those events align with EJC’s mission and scope of work.
Above & Beyond Home Care Co-Op is a home-based personal support company that provides services to clients in their homes to encourage and maintain independent living.
These personal support services are designed to help you or your loved ones with daily activities and personal care needs. Whether coming home from the hospital, or simply needing assistance with activities of daily living in the comfort and privacy of your home, Above & Beyond can help. You can be confident that the Above & Beyond staff is dedicated, supportive, and nurturing staff will care of you or your loved ones.
Through the Workers Center at the EJC, we educate and cultivate worker-leaders who are empowered by their knowledge of their rights and their ability to negotiate. The Workers Center assists workers in organizing a union in their workplace, recovering lost wages, or improving their working conditions.
| SERVICES & RESOURCES |
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| Empowerment & education of workers’ rights |
| Case Management: wage theft, discrimination, OSHA complaints, wrongful termination, etc (for qualifying candidates) |
| Assistance in facilitating the unionizing process |
| Referrals to legal counseling (when appropriate) |
| IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY |
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| Supporting workers with collective action |
| Educating the community on labor issues |
| Engaging with elected officials on the issues that matter to workers |
| Shifting the community perception of workers & redefining workforce development |
| Community Benefits Agreement development |
Peachy Green Clean Co-Op is a completely worker-owned and managed cleaning business. Employees control his/her hours, pay, and the business. That simple! If you want to experience something new or are looking for better opportunities, then get on board!