the mission of 9to5, National Association of Working Women to build a movement to achieve economic justice, by engaging directly affected women to improve working conditions. Founded in 1973, 9to5 is a grassroots membership organization with activists in more than 200 cities and members in every state.
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Legislation for paid sick days would be a remedy for many working families that lack any benefits. The Healthy Families Act was introduced by Democratic legislators in Congress.
Parental leave bills have been introduced where local 9to5 chapters are leading state coalitions. The bills, as highlighted by Working Mother magazine and ABC News, expand workers' access to parent-teacher conferences and other important educational a