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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Living on the Brink: 9to5 Members Share the Real Life Impact of Living without Paid Leave with Wisconsin Legislators
June 24, 2019
9to5 Wisconsin members and the Keep Families First (KFF) Coalition held a legislative briefing June 20 to release a new report, “Analyzing Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance in WI: Possible Costs and Effects” by researchers at UW Madison LaFollette School of Public Policy. The report found that caregivers in Wisconsin provide an estimated 538…
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Statement from 9to5 Wisconsin regarding proposed lame-duck legislation
December 7, 2018
Earlier this week, Wisconsin Legislators voted to pass a series of bills aimed at taking power away from the incoming Governor and his administration. These measures range from restricting early voting to diminishing the powers of the Attorney General, but they all serve the same purpose: to give legislators an unprecedented amount of power and…
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Sexual Harassment
February 14, 2018
If you would like to report an incident of sexual harassment in the workplace call our helpline at (800) 522-0925 or via email at helpline@9to5.org.
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Women fight for equal health care
March 29, 2017
Board Chair Tamiko Vukovic shares her story on NBC about why comprehensive health care and caregiving legislation is vital.
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City panel recommends approval of ‘ban the box’ initiative
March 29, 2017
by Patrick Leary of The Journal Times RACINE — With strong support from multiple aldermen, a city panel on Monday recommended approval of “ban the box,” which would eliminate a question from application forms for city jobs that asks if the applicant has been convicted of a felony. The effort to pass an ordinance to…
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Rhonda on Morning Blend
March 29, 2017
Check out Rhonda’s great appearance on Morning Blend here!
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Robinson: Family leave works. I know.
March 29, 2017
by Keisha Robinson Let’s work to keep Wisconsin’s law one of the strongest in the nation and even expand it Last week, we celebrated the 29th anniversary of Wisconsin’s Family and Medical Leave Act, which offers unpaid, job-protected leave for a new baby, and two weeks to care for a seriously ill child, parent, partner…
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