9to5: Women Working for Equal Pay, Power and Participation!
9to5: Women Powering Change!
9to5 members have been on the frontlines, working for economic security for all women—particularly women of color—for the past 45 years. We still have many barriers to overcome before we achieve our vision—full economic equality:
- Women earn only 80% of what men earn on average, and that percentage is far lower for women of color
- Nearly one in three women are not eligible for paid sick days
- Housing in most major cities is no longer affordable for working families
- Sexual harassment remains widespread
Our solution?
It’s the power of participation—the power of women working TOGETHER to solve these problems. Equal pay, equal participation, equal power—it’s our answer and it’s time. Join us! Power the change!
Equal Opportunity
Women, on average, earn only 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. The standard should be equal pay for equal work!
Work Family Flexibility
Only 15% of workers have access to paid family leave through their employers. We shouldn’t have to choose between the job we need and the family we love.
Family Supporting Jobs
Two-thirds of workers who earn minimum wage, or less, are women. We need living wages that allow women to support themselves and their families!
Power of Participation
To change policies we need power, and we need representation. We’re participating, we’re voting, and we’re making real change—together!
Chapters
Click on one of the buttons on the right to find out what we’re doing at a local level and with our national network. Our members take action in person and online, and we would love for you to join us.
News
Respect the Voice of the People: Georgia’s Election Recount
ATLANTA — On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, announced that the state will recount presidential ...
“The people have chosen change & progress.” Historic victory is a win for working women
ATLANTA — In response to the historic 2020 election results championing issues impacting working women and families, Leng Leng Chancey, ...
9to5 celebrates historic decision: Colorado voters pass Paid Family and Medical Leave ballot measure
On November 3, 2020, Colorado made history as the ninth state in the country to pass Paid Family and Medical ...