9to5 Milwaukee

Paid Sick Days

9to5’s work in Milwaukee has been instrumental in policy changes on issues affecting low-wage women for over two decades. We are a grassroots membership organization made up of low-income women, women transitioning from welfare to work, and women who have experienced discrimination or harassment on the job.

For more information about 9to5 Milwaukee, contact:

Dana Schultz, Lead Organizer

207 E Buffalo, Suite #211
Milwaukee WI 53202
414-274-0925 phone
414-272-2870 fax
9to5Milwaukee [at] 9to5 [dot] org

9to5 Milwaukee is a proud member of Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee. Donate through your workplace today!

In the Press: Obama pushes for 'economy where everyone gets a fair shot'

TMJ4, 01/24/2012 -

9to5 member Bridget Piggery, comments on the state of the economy and President Obama's State of the Union Address, "Wow!  It's been very difficult," said Bridget Piggery.  "To me, my job is to find a job."

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"TIP" the Scales of Power!

When: Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Come out and support 9to5 at our membership kick-off! Bartenders are volunteering to serve guests and all  tips will be donated to 9to5 Milwaukee. You'll also have a chance to become a 9to5 member at a discounted rate at only $15. So bring your friends and come have some fun, food and drinks while you help women "TIP" the scales of POWER in Milwaukee!

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TANF Mothers Give Expert Advice On Program Reform

Posted on 01/17/2012 - 11:43am

Some Capitol Hill staffers and other interested parties, including yours truly, got an earful on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program from experts who know it well — five current and former “welfare mothers.”

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Ethics Breach Prevented Access to Paid Sick Days for Thousands of Milwaukeean

Posted on 01/13/2012 - 10:47am
01/10/2012 -

MILWAUKEE - Outraged by reports that Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman received free legal services from the same law firm that appeared before him to argue against the Milwaukee paid sick days ordinance, 9to5 Milwaukee today filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board alleging the Justice violated the state code of ethics. 

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Milwaukee Member Meeting

When: Saturday February 4, 2012

Come join us as we talk about how to strategically dialog with elected officials and voice your thoughts on various issues within your communities.  This training will help you to understand how officials think and how you can make an impact on the things they sponsor and refuse to sponsor.  

Bring someone with you and be entered into a raffle to be held at the end of the training.  

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Milwaukee Media Training

When: 01/07/2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm CST

In preparing for the Milwaukee Jobs Act and Childcare actions, we will be having a MEDIA TRAINING DAY!  9to5 has teamed up with Citizen Action of Wisconsin to get the word out.  We know that your voice matters and want you to be as prepared as possible to share your story.  So come out and learn how to prepare a letter to the editor (LTE) and speak with media.

 

 

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9to5 member speaks at a Milwaukee jobs public hearing

Posted on 11/23/2011 - 12:18pm

9to5 Milwaukee member Tonisha Howard speaks at a public forum for the Good Jobs Act about her struggles as a single mom who works two jobs and goes to school.

 

Mock Election/Member Meeting

When: Saturday December 3, 2011

    LET'S VOTE IN 2012!!

Come and vote on some key issues in 9to5's Mock Election on Saturday December 3, 2011 at 11:00am.  

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Job Opening: Community Internship Program in Milwaukee

Posted on 11/21/2011 - 4:57pm
Application Deadline: 
12/15/2011

The Community Internship Program is an opportunity for you to organize and advocate for issues you care about such as ending employment discrimination, raising workers’ hourly wages, and passing flexible workplace policies. Some of the skills we cover include: how to outreach and recruit new members, how to facilitate meetings and how to engage in power mapping and campaign planning…and much more!  

Goals of the program are:

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Milwaukee Jobs Act Public Forum

When: 11/21/2011 - 6:30pm CST

Alderman Ashanti Hamilton has agreed to sponsor a Milwaukee Jobs Act. Women make up over half of the potential workforce in the city, and we need to make sure that any jobs agenda includes good jobs for women. Come join your neighbors and let your elected officials know what you think should be in the Milwaukee Jobs Act.