1982

9to5 Wisconsin was founded in 1982 in Milwaukee and has long been dedicated to the rights and respect of working women and nonbinary working people of color in Wisconsin and across the country. In Wisconsin, 9to5 has led campaigns and coalitions to win more equitable policies for all working women and nonbinary people of color.

TODAY

Some of our historic and recent wins include:

1988: 9to5 Wisconsin leads successful campaign for state family medical leave law.

2008: 9to5 Wisconsin-led coalition passes a city Paid Sick Days ordinance supported by 70% of voters.

2016: 9to5 Wisconsin won the Ban the Box in the City of Milwaukee applications

2021: 9to5 Wisconsin supported and won the City of Appleton resolution to eliminate discrimination against all women 

2022: 9to5 Wisconsin won Paid Leave policies for the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County employees

2023: 9to5 Wisconsin successfully launched the first statewide Wisconsin Care Coalition

2023: 9to5 Wisconsin successfully wins local voter rights protection and expansion in Green Bay and Kenosha

2024: 9to5 Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Care Coalition introduce one of the most comprehensive paid leave state bills in the nation

Throughout Wisconsin, we’re fighting for paid leave, affordable childcare, fair and equitable representation in all state and local decision-making bodies, democracy protection, and voter rights and engagement. We founded and anchor the statewide Wisconsin Care Coalition, fighting for paid leave and affordable childcare for workers in Wisconsin. Learn more here.

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Wisconsin News

Newsline March 2024

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By 9to5
Reflections & Highlights from the Month! Hello friends! It feels a bit ironic that the first equal payday of the year also coincides with Women’s History Month. 9to5 has been fighting for over 50 years to close the gender wage gap, but it still persists, showing up across all jobs, geography, and education levels. While we have made strides in bringing more equitable and transparent pay to many, there is still work to be done to ensure pay equity.  For…
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Wisconsin Campaigns

  • Paid Leave for Wisconsin!
    We are working towards a future where all workers in Wisconsin have access to paid family & medical leave. We believe that paid family & medical leave is a key
    • Wisconsin Chapter
  • Illustrated women’s faces ordered in a triangle with phrase “strong women vote”

    Wisconsin Women Vote Our Values!
    Working women have the power to determine the outcome of elections and hold elected officials accountable. Together we can forge new public and workplace policies that put us and our
    • Wisconsin Chapter
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Wisconsin Events

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  • 9to5 LEAD Bootcamp 101
    Join us on the 27th for an advocacy training with 9to5 Wisconsin!

    April 27th, 2024 12:00 AM through 12:00 AM

    Held Online // Se Llevará a Cabo en Línea

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Wisconsin Resources

  • Paid Family & Medical Leave in Wisconsin
    Learn more about paid leave for Wisconsin.
    • Wisconsin Chapter
    • Paid Leave for Wisconsin

  • Paid Leave for Wisconsin
    Visit our website to learn more about Paid Leave for Wisconsin and how to get involved.
    • Wisconsin Chapter
    • Paid Leave for Wisconsin
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