9to5 in the headlines
2019 has only just begun, but already 9to5 is making the news in big ways: Executive Director Leng Leng Chancey is quote...
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 OpportunityWomen, on average, earn only 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. |
Work Family FlexibilityOnly 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 jobsTwo-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 ParticipationTo change policies we need power, and we need representation. |
Chapters
At 9to5, we believe there is more than one way to make our voices heard and close the pay gap. 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
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Statement from 9to5 Wisconsin regarding proposed lame-duck legislation
Earlier this week, Wisconsin Legislators voted to pass a series of bills aimed at taking power away from the incoming Go...
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New Executive Director: Leng Leng Chancey
It is with great pleasure that we share with you this good news: As of Nov. 1, Leng Leng Chancey – activist, commu...