The 11-week long strike by Kellog’s cereal workers has finally come to an end. Previously, employees who started working after 2015 were paid at a lower scale than “legacy” employees. After being fed up with working under a two-tier benefit system, the 1,400 affected workers took to the streets and…
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Thanks to the great advocates who came to the state capitol today to support Georgia ERA Resolutions SR55 and SR66! — with Sheikh Rahman, Diane Munzer Fisher, Gayle Mahon, Scarlet Sheikholeslam, Donzella James, Chrisoula Baikos, Gloria Singleton Butler, Valencia Seay, Nan Grogan Orrock, Renee Unterman, Triana ArnoldJames and Gail Davenport.
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In the most expensive congressional race in history, Republican Karen Handel has defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in a special election in Georgia. “Democracy Now!” came to Atlanta for response and look at the role of gerrymandering in shaping the outcome of the race. See Nan’s response here.
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Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s new “Repairs with Kindness” helps helps qualified homeowners make critical home repairs that reduce health or safety hazards or improve weatherization.* Repairs may include accessibility improvements, carpentry, roof repairs or replacement and storm windows and doors. Go to http://www.atlantahabitat.org/ to learn more.
Read MoreOn March 25, 2017, Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), Rep. Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and…Read More
On Day 32 of the session, Nan joined GPB’s Scott Slade and Rep. Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) to discuss…Read More
The Georgia Senate honored Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike for being an “outstanding ambassador” to the city…Read More
From: WABE’s “Georgia Women Lawmakers Forge Bond Across Party Lines” It is a time of bitter partisan politics and…Read More
From Creative Loafing: Orrock Legislation Earns “Unsung Hero” Award: THE “UNSUNG HERO” AWARD Sen. Nan Orrock, D-Atlanta Many…Read More
Sen. Nan Orrock Receives “Eye on the Prize” Award From AFL-CIO at the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King,…Read More
Save the Date for a Reception in Support of Senator Nan Orrock at Manuel’s Tavern on Wednesday, January…Read More
Senator Nan Orrock joined Rev. Al Sharpton on Sept. 11, 2014 to discuss the Georgia GOP’s latest attempts…Read More
A recent article by the Washington Spectator highlights the Georgia GOP’s attempts to rewrite law to hedge growing minority…Read More
In June, the Youth Summit on Hunger and Poverty visited me in the Senate Chamber. We discussed Georgia…Read More
