July 13th, 2022 – As the clock struck 7:00 AM early Wednesday morning,15 Amazon warehouse workers walked out of the DTG5 Amazon fulfillment center in Doraville, Georgia just halfway through their Prime Day shift. Workers exited the facility in protest of management disregarding a petition signed by 60 warehouse employees demanding a $3 wage increase, more paid time off (PTO), and extended break time.

Read the full article and see photos on our blog at RedClayComrade.org!

If you're interested in getting more involved with our labor solidarity work, contact ATL DSA's Labor committee.

Tonight! 7-9 PM at 711 Catherine St SW: Ever thought about organizing your workplace, but don't know where to start? Join ATL DSA's labor committee for an in-person workplace roundtable for an informal discussion on organizing strategies, and what challenges people are facing in their own workplaces. This event is open to members and non-members of all levels of experience!

Plus, join us tonight for ATL DSA office hours between 6 - 8 PM at 711 Catherine St SW.

Stop by the office tonight to ask questions, learn how you can get plugged in, or volunteer for phone banking, data entry or other tasks.

RSVP for Atlanta DSA's monthly General Meeting! We will hear the latest from our chapter's campaigns and committees, discuss current events in the chapter, and debate and vote on a resolution about the 2022 midterms. All members are encouraged to attend!

There will also be a special election held to fill a vacancy on the Steering Committee. All members in good standing are welcome to nominate themselves for chapter office. There will be a Candidate Forum this Thursday, 7/21 at 7:00. You can find election rules and details, including the Initial Candidate Bulletin and RSVP links for the Candidate Forum and General Meeting, on the Member Portal. Members in good standing must attend the July General Meeting themselves or by proxy to vote in this special election. The agenda can be viewed at https://atldsa.org/agenda.

What is Atlanta DSA? Whether you just joined DSA, you’re a longtime member looking to get more involved, or you want to know whether DSA might be your political home, this info session and Q&A will be a chance to learn more about socialism and DSA and to get an overview of our chapter.

Come out Saturday July 23rd at 3:00 PM at 711 Catherine St to learn how you can get involved with fighting capitalism and building socialism in Metro Atlanta and beyond!

Ever wondered about the relationship between religion and socialism?

Join us this Wednesday July 20th at 7:00 PM at 711 Catherine St SW for an in person workshop. We’ll discuss the imperialist origins of many major religions, in addition to exploring historical moments in which socialism and religion coexisted. Does religion works in opposition to socialist values, or is it possible for the two to live in conversation? Come discuss!

Join us Saturday, July 30th at Cabbagetown Park for a day of outreach to support the Atlanta City Abortion Fund resolution, which would allocate $300,000 in funds to pay travel and medical expenses for Atlantans seeking abortion care. We'll be reaching out to people on the Beltline and knocking doors in the Cabbagetown area. We'll also be sharing abortion resources and information.

Join our zoom call August 3rd at 7 PM for a discussion with author, organizer, and labor studies scholar Eric Blanc on his recent book Revolutionary Social Democracy. Learn about the politics and practices of the socialist parties that fought for democracy and workers' power across the entire span of the Russian Empire, and the implications on our socialist movement today! This event is open to members and non-members.

Join us for a fun and engaging discussion of Marxist ideas!

Atlanta DSA's next Marxism & Politics Reading Group is meeting Thursday, July 28th, at 8pm.

Our discussions focus on big picture ideas, unpacking fundamental concepts of historical, political, and economic analysis.

The 8th series of the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee starts Wednesday, August 10th, at 8 pm and continues weekly every Wednesday until August 31st. Topics discussed include Analyzing Your Workplace, Bringing Coworkers Together, and Getting Over Fear & Taking Action. Support for workplace organizing is also available before the series begins, so if you need one-on-one assistance, don't hesitate to sign up!  

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