Media Statement: 9to5 Applauds Supreme Court’s Decisions in Marriage Equality Cases
July 9, 2013
Today’s Supreme Court decisions are a huge step forward on the road to full equality for lesbian and gay Americans. Every American regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity should be protected against discrimination, afforded legal protections, and provided equal treatment under the law
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9to5 Summer 2013 Newsline
July 3, 2013
Read about the big wins for working families and 9to5’s upcoming events in the summer edition of the Newsline. Be the first to know.
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Media Statement: 75th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act
June 25, 2013
“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have little.” Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Media Statement: 9to5 Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision Reaffirming Diversity
June 24, 2013
Today’s Supreme Court’s decision on Fisher v. University of Texas is good news for building a more diverse and inclusive America. Diversity benefits everyone and helps prepare tomorrow’s leaders for a global marketplace.
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Media Release: Women Take Action for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
June 18, 2013
As the full Senate begins debate on historic immigration reform, 9to5 members including Julie Nguyen, a 31- year-old grad student studying social work at Georgia State University, are mobilizing with hundreds of women immigrants and community leaders from across the country for “Women Stand Together” on Capitol Hill today! Read why passage of common-sense immigration reform is central to women’s equality.
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Blog: 50 Years After the Equal Pay Act, Women Are Still Fighting for Equality
June 10, 2013
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. We’ve made progress, but we still have work to do. Check out 9to5’s blog published in The Huffington Post.
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Blog: Stop the Blame Game – We Can Create an Economy that Works for All
June 6, 2013
While some naysayers including politicians and television personalities want to blame working mothers for the state of our nation, it’s really the state of our nation that’s to blame for these issues facing working mothers. Check out Linda Meric’s blog in the Huffington Post.
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Action Alert: Walmart workers in 12 cities across the country are on strike!
June 6, 2013
Walmart has been using its influence for decades to push down wages and benefits across industries. But Walmart can do better. Sign the petition to show that you support these brave men and women who are standing up for respect, rights and fair wages.
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Media Coverage: Despite Push by Obama, Minimum Wage Hike Stagnating
May 30, 2013
Check out this story on the minimum wage that features 9to5 Atlanta member Rev. Harriet Bradley. The story confirms that raising the minimum wage does not hurt businesses. And in fact, it boosts the economy because it allows folks to pay for basic necessities.
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9to5 Ad in Ms. Magazine
May 28, 2013
Thank you, Ms. Magazine for your support and sponsorship of our 40th anniversary. Check out our ad published in this month’s edition of Ms. Magazine.
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