Free this weekend? Join us this Saturday 2/19 at 6:00 PM in Little 5 Points before our monthly social to flyer for our Fight for $15 campaign! Help spread the word about the need for a state-wide minimum wage of $15, and resources for workplace organizing! We'll meet at the corner of North Ave. and Moreland. Plus, come out to Eat, Drink, and Be Marxist at the Georgia Beer Garden for brews and discussion after!

New to canvassing? Join the Political Education and Electoral Committees Monday Feb. 21st at 6:00 PM for a virtual training on how to canvass! Having political conversations with friends and strangers alike is a core skill that any good organizer should have! At this interactive training, attendees will learn not only how to follow a canvassing rap, but how to use essential tools like VAN, and key tips for planning and setting up effective canvasses!

Join us for camaraderie and socialization, in-person, at Georgia Beer Garden this Saturday 2/19 at 8:00 pm! As always, we'll supply the great conversations, if you'll just bring your fully vaccinated self.

On April 28, 2021, makeup artists and hairstylists working at The Atlanta Opera (TAO) filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a union election, demanding recognition under IATSE Local 798.  Instead of recognizing the union—or even allowing a union election to proceed unobstructed—the Atlanta Opera resorted to a very common practice by employers—claiming to the NLRB that these workers were not really employees, but simply “independent contractors”... [Read more!]

Want to help? Call and tell The Atlanta Opera management below that you support Local 798 and the make-up artists and hair stylists in their struggle to have defined working rules and benefits such as health insurance and annuity!

• The Board of Trustees Chair | Rhys T. Wilson | (404) 881-8801
• Tomer Zvulun | Artistic Director | (404) 881-2258
• Managing Director | Micah Fortson | (404) 881-2259

What is Atlanta DSA? What is Socialism?

How can I be part of the struggle again capitalism?

Come to the info session this Sunday 2/20  from 7-8pm to learn more about building socialism in Metro Atlanta and beyond!

Did you know that Atlanta DSA has a music ensemble? Whether you're a musician, singer, or new to musical performance, we'd love for you to join us!

The Rose ensemble meets this Saturday Feb. 19 at 2pm in the Community Room* at the Neighborhood Church in Candler Park (1561 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307) for a rehearsal session!

Fill out the interest form and we'll get back to you shortly! Reach out to comrade Stuart with any question you may have! phone: 404-771-6812 | email: [email protected]

*Go through the silver doors to the left of the main entrance, take a left and go down the hallway and take the first set of stairs to the left

Workers in Atlanta and around the country are fighting for their rights! Here's a highlight of recent news:

☕ Over 54 Starbucks locations nationwide have filed for official union recognition, including 2 in Atlanta and a second store in Mesa, Arizona now joins a Buffalo, New York location as the first two unionized Starbucks in the U.S.!

• Want to support organizing Starbucks workers? Order a coffee with the name Union Yes, snag a photo for social media and tag @atldemsoc in your post using the hashtag #UnionYes!
• You can also donate to union leaders in Memphis who were fired for trying to organize their store!

☕ Read more on the spreading unionization efforts in Starbucks stores, helping ensure democracy in the workplace for thousands of workers

📸 Keep an eye out for a Union Guide on our Instagram story to learn about the different unions across the country - let us know which union you're a part of!

📑 Wondering what all this union fuss is about and how it effects your job? Check out this report on how unions benefit all workers, even those not in a union

🎨 Color Designers, Story Artists, Timing Directors and Writers of IATSE have opened a petition for fair wages, and we encourage all our members to sign!

Want to help support labor efforts across Metro Atlanta?

Contact the Labor Committee to get involved!

Join us virtually next Saturday 2/26 at 4:00 PM for our February General Meeting.

Hear about what the chapter is doing, plus debate and vote on resolutions. We will also have a special guest speaker. All members are encouraged to attend!

RSVP at atldsa.org/gm

Our chapter calendar at atldsa.org/calendar has even more meetings and events!