City of Atlanta Launches Labor Rights Education Program, Awards $20,000 in Grants – WABE

The city of Atlanta launched a microgrant program Friday to help educate local businesses and workers about their labor rights and obligations.

The Labor Rights Education Program (LREP) awarded $20,000 to two Atlanta-based advocacy organizations: Georgia Strategic Alliance for New Directions and Unified Policies (STAND-UP), a think tank that promotes workers’ rights and economic justice, and Partnership for Southern Equity, a nonprofit that supports racial, environmental and economic equity policies.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a news release that the program “reflects the city’s commitment to creating a fair, safe and inclusive work environment for all.”

“This initiative will help educate our community and ensure that all business owners and employees understand their rights and are empowered to exercise them,” Dickens added.

Grantee organizations will continue to raise awareness about workers’ rights and fair labor practices by holding workshops and distributing resources. Projects will run from July to December of this year.