9to5 California

Our 9to5 Bay Area chapter was organized in 1999. Our Los Angeles chapter organized in 2006. We’re fighting discrimination and harassment and advocating paid sick days, equal pay, immigrant rights, and general rights & respect in the workplace. 

9to5 Bay Area
2302 Zanker Road,
San Jose, California 95131
Phone: 408-432-6044
Fax: 408-432-6044

9to5 Los Angeles
630 Shatto Place
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: 213-201-7029
Fax: 213-389-1816
Please Sign Our Online Petition for Paid Sick Days in California.

E-Mail: cathyd [at] 9to5 [dot] org

Special Thanks to Our Funders

Agape Foundation - Fund for Nonviolent Social Change; Presbyterian (SDOP) - Committee on the Self-Development of People; Unitarian (UUFP) - Unitarian Universalist Funding Program; Southern California War Tax Resistance; Common Counsel Foundation

Taste in San Pedro

When: 08/07/2010 - 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Come and join 9to5 along with other exciting guest at the 22nd Annual Taste in San Pedro produced by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is designed to showcase the BEST of San Pedro. The event is a delightful combination of gourmet foods from the area’s finest restaurants, beer and wine, great entertainment, children’s activities, merchant booths, craft boutiques, and an artist pavilion.

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9to5 Joins Workers to Call on Big Oil to Do Their Part To Rebuild California's Economy

Posted on 07/28/2010 - 2:40pm
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On July 15, 2010 hundreds of workers rallied in LA to take a stand against Big Oil companies that use our dysfunctional budget process to their advantage and get away with paying zero taxes on the petroleum they extract from our state.
Check out our Los Angeles 9to5 intern Monica Mitchell speaking from the rally podium about the impact of child care cuts on her and her son!
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Equal Pay Coalition Brochure

Posted on 07/23/2010 - 12:39pm
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Where's my 23%?

The Alarming Facts on Unequal Pay for Women
 
Contents include:
Resources and Hotline Information
Information on: Occupational Segregation, Gender Socialization, Gender Discrimination
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9to5 Special Meeting

When: 08/07/2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT

To discuss Santa Clara County employment issues. Lunch will follow meeting. For information and to RSVP call Cathy Deppe Lead Organizer 9to5 California at 408-206-7992

“9to5 stands with Garment Workers”

Posted on 07/16/2010 - 12:47pm

9to5’s Film Series Scores a Hit with Documentary “MADE IN L.A.”

From 2001-2004, Los Angeles garment workers waged a determined campaign to win fair pay and better working conditions.  Leaders formed a Garment Worker Center downtown and began a campaign to pressure local garment manufacturers to stop exploiting workers and to pay fair wages, overtime, breaks, and benefits. 
 
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Rebuild California

When: 07/22/2010 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

It's Time to Stand up to the Oil Lobby!

With vital public services in grave danger, it's time for the big oil companies to do their part to Rebuild California. Rather than spending millions to weaken California's environmental laws, Big Oil must pay fair share. Come rally with 9to5 along with other organizations to demand a State Budget that includes a oil extraction tax!

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Support California's Farm Workers

Posted on 07/13/2010 - 1:40pm

With the table grape harvest just around the corner, farm workers at Giumarra urgently need a major public display of support. Consumers in this country are the ultimate power when it comes to requiring higher standards from companies--as we can always vote with our dollars. As a result of consumers raising their voice, grocery store shelves and coolers are now stocked more and more with sustainably, organically, and humanely produced and fairly traded items. We need you to raise your voice to help get the message to the mega-company Giumarra and their Nature’s Partner label. Giumarra markets their products as Nature’s Partner, but in reality they are anything but.

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9to5 Presents: "Iron Jawed Angels"

When: 09/08/2010 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

The screening is open to the public, for a suggested minimum donation of $5.00. Popcorn and light refreshments available. Free parking behind building. Please use back entrance. For more information: 213-201-7029

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Save The Date!

When: 08/07/2010 - 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT

At Pacifica High School there will be a day of training, consciousness building, and community action! Workshops will educate and mobilize voters in your community. This forum will feature the Gubernatorial Nominees from the Democratic and Republican Parties. For more information please visit www.prosperity2010.org or please contact Beatriz Garcia at 805-658-0810

Los Angeles Chapter Meeting

When: 07/18/2010 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Come out and join us at our next 9to5 Los Angeles Chapter Meeting, where we will enjoy a day of fun and excitement. During the Los Angeles chapter meeting, we will discuss our upcoming events, our next action steps, and celebrate our success. We encourage everyone to be present. Bring your family and friends. We are all looking forward to seeing you!