Colorado voters pass Paid Family and Medical Leave ballot measure
November 4, 2020
On November 3, 2020, Colorado made history as the ninth state in the country to pass Paid Family and Medical Leave into law and the first state to ever secure Paid Family and Medical Leave through a ballot initiative. With this vote, Colorado has demonstrated for the rest of the nation that Paid Family and…
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9to5 declares “Every Vote Counts – Count Every Vote”
November 4, 2020
Record number of voters have cast their ballots – now it’s time to make sure we’re heard.
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Amber Celaya, Catching Her Breath during Crisis
November 3, 2020
On Tuesday, November 3rd, Colorado made history as the ninth state in the country to pass Paid Family and Medical Leave into law and the first state to ever win Paid Family and Medical Leave through a ballot initiative. This victory is long overdue, and could not have been possible without years of hard work…
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Elisabeth Zacarias, Una Luchadora Against the Beast of Economic Injustice
October 6, 2020
If the COVID-19 crisis has reminded us of anything, it’s that issues of economic oppression are all different heads of the same beast. As an economic justice organization, we’ve seen this become more evident over the last 7 months in policy (and lack thereof), in the courts, and in our members’ experiences. The beast is…
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After years of work, 9to5 Colorado celebrates new law providing paid sick days
July 13, 2020
DENVER – Today we celebrate the signing of the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (SB20-205). This is one of the most comprehensive paid sick days laws in the country, and we know it will provide much needed relief and security to Colorado’s workers. For over 20 years, 9to5 Colorado has advocated for better worker protections…
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Organizational Statement of Solidarity
June 2, 2020
These last few of weeks make clear what we already know to be true – that racism is rampant, pervasive, and systemic across this country. The killings of George Floyd, Tony McDade, David McAtee, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the racist attack on Christian Cooper in Central Park are highly-publicized examples of the countless incidents…
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9to5 Organizational Statement on COVID-19
March 18, 2020
9to5 is committed to economic justice along the intersections of gender, class, and race. We will continue to pursue justice together with our members, our staff, and our communities in these challenging times. In order to keep our staff, their families and our members safe and healthy, we have closed our offices and are working…
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9to5 Leads in Paid Leave for All Movement
February 24, 2020
9to5 is proud to serve on the steering committee of Paid Leave for All, a new national collaborative that will develop a coordinated strategy to win a national, inclusive paid family and medical leave policy with bipartisan support. Member groups, including 9to5, have been driving state wins and research for years, paving the way for a national win. The…
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What do you know about paid leave in Colorado?
August 14, 2019
Test your knowledge with this short quiz on paid leave policy in Colorado! For more information on how you can get involved and about the fight for FAMLI visit our Facebook page! powered by Typeform
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What you need to know about the Colorado Mobile Home Oversight Act
August 1, 2019
In May 2019, the Colorado State Legislature passed HB 19-1309, the Mobile Home Oversight Act. This law strengthens the already existing Mobile Home Act and creates new standards for Mobile Home residents and Mobile Home Park landowners. En mayo de 2019, la Legislatura del Estado de Colorado aprobó HB 19-1309, la Ley de Supervisión de…
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