California Chapter News

News, info, and updates from the 9to5 California chapter.

Los Angeles Challenge: How Will You Balance the City's Budget?

Posted on 01/19/2010 - 11:11pm

A Message from Los Angeles Mayor Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa:

How will you balance the City's budget?

"The Mayor of the City of Los Angeles is given the responsibility by the City Charter to develop a budget plan that must be presented for City Council consideration by April 20th of each year.

This year, the City of Los Angeles will be challenged by many issues, including declining revenues, increased service demands, and soaring City pension contributions.

As we begin the planning process for Fiscal Year 2010-11, I invite you to help me develop my proposed budget by participating in the Los Angeles Budget Challenge where you will be asked to make some of the tough choices necessary to balance the City's budget."

Take the 2010 Budget Survey and Build Your Own Budget

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Schwarzenegger Wins Award for Worst Governor

Posted on 01/13/2010 - 9:57pm

Governor Schwarzenegger WINS BIG - the 2010 Award for Worst Governor.  On the day he released his state budget proposal, the Stop the Cuts Coalition and several 9to5 Members demonstrated on Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles in front of the famous Wax Museum, and by the sidewalk "star" honoring the former terminator. 

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Who Needs Paid Sick Days? Harriet in California

Posted on 12/13/2009 - 10:56pm

 Check out 9to5 California Member Harriet, she needs paid sick days in CA!

Holiday Peace Fair

Posted on 12/01/2009 - 10:53am

When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm PST 

27th Annual Event and Fundraiser for local 30 Peace & Justice Grassroots Organizations. Entry: $2.00 donation. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK FOR PEACE.

Music from local groups, including Peace Chorale; Dance Groups, Inexpensive Holiday Gifts. Face Painting. Clothesline Project demonstrates voices of women who have encountered domestic violence.

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Angel Warner Needs Paid Sick Days

Posted on 10/02/2009 - 8:01am

Check out 9to5 member Angel Warner and her testimony for paid sick days.

EFCA: The Right to Organize for Better Jobs

Posted on 09/29/2009 - 8:01pm

CA Delegation

CA Delegation in offices of Rep. Lynn Woosley  When our phone rings at 9to5, it is a good chance the caller is a working woman.  But when the call comes from our job survival helpline, it is an even better chance the caller has no union.

On Thursday, Sept 9, 9to5 staff and leaders from California, Colorado, and Wisconsin joined  300 community "friends of labor" representing women, students, faith-based communities, small business, and environmentalists from 15 states to speak out for labor law reform in Washington, D.C. 

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AB 119 to End Discrimination in Women's Health Insurance

Posted on 09/23/2009 - 4:16pm

Tell Gov.  Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign AB 119 to end gender discrimination in health insurance. It is on his desk. Women pay 4% to 36% more for policies in CA.

The practice of so-called "gender rating" forces women who purchase individual health insurance to pay up to 36% higher monthly premiums than similarly situated men -- even for health insurance that excludes maternity coverage.

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Los Angeles Fundraiser - 10AM Sunday, Sept. 6th

Posted on 08/31/2009 - 9:58am

Cuts For a Cause!

Our volunteer professionals offer

Hair Cuts for Only $7.

100% of the proceeds go to 9to5, a registered nonprofit that stands up for women's rights in the workplace

Browns's Barber Shop
1255 W Manchester Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90044
(One block east of Normandie)

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California: Screw the Poor, the Frail, Kids, and Students

Posted on 07/27/2009 - 12:47am

So why are these "leaders" grinning?
 

Maybe, because the Poor, the Frail, Kids, and Students are not the Californians they represent?

If you want to understand why all 9to5 California members are united in their determination to step up to this historic challenge to fight for rights, raises, and respect for working women fighting to make ends meet, read below about ther "Shock Doctrine" being applied to the Golden State.

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Who Needs Paid Sick Days? Hilda

Posted on 07/16/2009 - 4:22pm
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Hilda from Los Angeles works heavily medicated for pain after auto accident.