Strategic Alliance for New Directions and Unified Policies (STAND-UP) | Think & Act Tank for working communities. Georgia STAND-UP, a Think and Act Tank for Working Communities, organizes and educates communities about issues related to labor unions, transit equity, affordable housing, and economic development. The mission of Georgia STAND-UP is to build partnerships and develop leaders to foster civic engagement and maximize voter participation, building community infrastructure that reduces inequality and increases economic opportunity through workforce development, while also achieving equity in housing and criminal justice by improving access to jobs, healthcare, mobility, and affordable shelter.