Blog: Remembering Our True North
May 22, 2013
“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” – Mrs. Coretta Scott King
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Colorado 2013 Legislative Session Update
May 16, 2013
The 2013 Legislative Session has just wrapped up in Colorado, and we have a lot to celebrate! Check out the post to see some of the major wins for working women and their families.
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Media Release: The Family Care Act Passes Colorado State Legislature
April 19, 2013
The Family Care Act is a vital complement to the Colorado Civil Unions Act. Family comes first, and taking care of your family is part of being in a loving, committed relationship. Civil unions isn’t only about rights, it’s about responsibilities for one another through sickness and health.
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Action Alert: Protect Colorado Homeowners
April 4, 2013
Take action today: Legislators need to hear from you on why stopping unfair and unnecessary foreclosures is important to Coloradans! Urge your Representative to protect Colorado homeowners by adding more integrity to the foreclosure process.
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Event: Demand Equal Pay for Women on the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Equal Pay Act
April 3, 2013
Celebrate the progress we’ve made and find out how you can help support 9to5’s efforts to close the pay gap. Join us for TWO opportunities to support Equal Pay Day – a daytime rally and an evening social!
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Media Coverage: Colorado anti-discrimination bills protect workers’ rights, strengthen economy
March 21, 2013
Many working women in Colorado face sexual harassment on the job, but they don’t have sufficient remedies available under state law to seek justice. These bills will preserve, not cost, Colorado jobs, and should be supported by all of us.
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Action Alert: Ask Your State Rep. to Support Families
March 14, 2013
Urge your State Rep. to support the Family Care Act, HB13-1222 that expands the Family and Medical Leave Act to allow employees in Colorado to use their FMLA leave to care for additional family members. Family comes first.
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Media Coverage: 9to5 Member Interviewd by FOX 31 Denver
March 7, 2013
Check out the interview 9to5 Colorado Member De Ana Jimenez did with FOX 31 Denver about her past experience of being denied a job due to her poor credit report because of her children’s medical bills.
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What Being A 9to5 Member Means to Me
February 26, 2013
As a member of 9to5, I have gained a supportive network in my personal and professional life. The connections I have made are for a lifetime. I cannot imagine my life or my job without my 9to5 network supporting me. They are my backbone; they are my voice.
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Media Coverage: Colorado Democrats support workplace antidiscrimination proposal
February 1, 2013
Erin Bennett, Colorado director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, said the changes are necessary because the monetary compensation some plaintiffs get isn’t enough to cover attorneys’ costs. This leads to some attorneys not being willing to take discrimination cases against small businesses, leaving those victims without any means for justice, she said.
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