9to5 demands immediate action to stop racist attacks on AAPI communities

March 17, 2021

Statement of Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey   ATLANTA — In the wake of last night’s shootings in Atlanta, which targeted Asian women, Leng Leng Chancey, the executive director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, issued the following statement: “Our hearts go out to those who were injured and the families and friends of…

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9to5: Then & Now

January 28, 2021

9to5 was founded in 1973 by working women who decided to fight for respect and equity in the workplace and beyond. Our origins are in the struggles of clerical workers who faced day-to-day challenges of sexual harassment, gendered perceptions of work responsibilities, and unequal career opportunities. These women organized – they banded together under the umbrella…

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A Message from Our Director Regarding the Events at the US Capitol

January 8, 2021

9to5, National Association of Working Women Denounce Events at US Capitol Statement of Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey   ATLANTA — In response to events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 9to5, National Association of Working Women Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey issued the following statement: “What we witnessed yesterday was not just an…

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Working women demand extension of emergency paid leave

December 8, 2020

ATLANTA — Without Congressional intervention, emergency paid leave protections for workers provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act are set to expire December 31, 2020. Leng Leng Chancey, the executive director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, issued the following statement: “As Congressional leaders continue negotiations on the latest version of the COVID-19…

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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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Statement: Working women decry latest medical atrocities, ongoing state violence against detained immigrant women

September 15, 2020

Statement of 9to5, National Association of Working Women Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey   ATLANTA — This week, a nurse at a private immigration detention center in Georgia came forward to report “jarring medical neglect” and outright human rights abuses at a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. According to the whistleblower, the center…

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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 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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Order your voter guide

October 8, 2018

Updated for 2018, the 9to5 voter guide is ready for action! Copies are available from your local chapter, or you can email info@9to5.org to request copies directly. The guide gives an overview of the challenges women face at work, 9to5’s core legislative issues, and why we need more representation at the local, state and federal…

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Power of Participation

October 8, 2018

A 4-part interactive series on the importance of voting PDF version of the entire manual: 9to5.org/powermanual Modules: 9to5.org/powermodules Voter registration is a critical step for expanding the voting population. But the prize is changing behavior so unlikely voters become routine, and informed, voters. 9to5 created the 4-part Power of Participation series so our base, primarily…

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