August Newsline
August 27, 2024
Hi {{ FirstName | default: ‘Friend’ }}, As we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, we’re reminded of the long struggle for women’s rights and the work that still lies ahead. As Black women, caregivers, and co-CEOs of 9to5, we’ve seen firsthand how far we’ve come – and how far we have yet to go. Today, we…
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May Newsline
May 28, 2024
Hi Friend, 2023 was a big year for 9to5! Together, we fought for big wins, celebrated our huge milestone of 50 years, and grew as a movement. We couldn’t be more proud of the work we’ve accomplished together and are so excited to reach our next goals. You can read more about 2023 and our…
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Newsline March 2024
April 11, 2024
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…
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Newsline February 2024
March 7, 2024
Hi Friend, We are in the thick of legislative session at the state and federal level and our teams are working tirelessly to advocate for policies that put people first. In Colorado we continue to fight for stronger renters rights, climate justice, and to ensure water quality for residents while at the same time our…
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The Economic Harms of Restricting Reproductive FreedomÂ
March 1, 2024
Recently, we joined 60 other organizations to send a letter to Congress on how reproductive justice is an economic justice issue. Check out the full letter below. Dear Senator, We, the undersigned 61 organizations dedicated to economic justice and gender justice write in support of access to abortion and recognize that the freedom to control…
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Letter to the Editor – The Importance of Paid Leave
February 23, 2024
Wisconsin resident Leah Hibl is a medical professional who has seen both sides of the paid leave crisis. A part of our Wisconsin Care Coalition’s Storytellers Cohort, Leah shared her perspective in a letter to the editor of the Sheboygan Press. To read her letter click HERE.
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Voters Want Paid Leave – New Bill Delivers
February 22, 2024
Statistics show that nearly 76% of working people across Wisconsin, that’s nearly 2.4 million workers, do not have access to paid family and medical leave through their employer. That translates to more than 2 million Wisconsinites having to make difficult decisions between work and caring for their families. Voters across the state have made it…
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Report Spotlights Climate Justice Blind Spots for Colorado Families
February 9, 2024
Many Coloradans living in lower-income households are at higher risk of harm from climate change as well as environmental racism and injustice in their day-to-day costs of living. Senior organizer for 9to5 Colorado, Hannah Recht, shares sources of air and water pollution including highways, refineries and coal-fired power plants, which have been zoned for and…
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Survey Uncovers Dissatisfaction Among Working Women
February 9, 2024
In the fall of 2021, a national survey reported that one in three women had considered leaving the workforce or cutting back on their careers, a data point that Kimberly Kane found disturbing. To see what Wisconsin working women were thinking, Kane’s consulting firm commissioned a survey of their own and the results were stunning….
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