Summer Legislation Check-in!
June 23, 2023
The past few months have flown by as our teams in Georgia, Colorado, and Wisconsin have been hard at work fighting for paid leave, making sure workers can care for their families, stopping workplace harassment, equal pay, and more. Here’s a more in-depth look at what our teams have been working on: GEORGIA Our Georgia…
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2023 Legislative Summary | Resumen Legislativo 2023
June 7, 2023
View and download our 2023 Legislative Summary in English and Spanish here! ¡Vea y descargue nuestro Resumen Legislativo 2023 en inglés y español aquÃ!
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March Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
March 28, 2023
Hi Friend, Last week I was incredibly excited to begin the celebration of 9to5’s 50th Anniversary! For 50 years you– our members, friends, and partners– have taken bold action to challenge the sexist, racist, and classist norms to work toward a future where we can thrive without worrying about economic hardships and we’re so excited…
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Celebrating 50 years of 9to5!
March 21, 2023
This year 9to5 is turning 50! This year we will honor the resilience and bold action we have taken over the last 50 years, celebrate the strength and persistence of our team, members, partners and friends, and dream together about the big changes we will make in the next 50 years. We’re kicking off our…
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February Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 28, 2023
Hi Friend, Is something in the air? This month we’ve seen some wild news stories come across our feeds. From suggesting skipping breakfast because of the cost of food, to the recent spike in child labor violations and rolling back the rules for kids to work, it’s clear working people and their families are being…
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January Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 7, 2023
Hi Friend, This month the Women’s Bureau released a report on the cost of child care across the country and they reported what we already knew – child care is expensive and the cost keeps women out of the workforce. We don’t need a report to tell us that this need impacts people of color,…
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9to5 Wrapped December Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the year!
December 20, 2022
Hi friend, In these final days of 2022, I’m reflecting on the challenges and successes of this past year. Despite attacks on our reproductive freedom, the rising costs of everything, and ongoing challenges like lack of access to paid leave, you have continued fighting for a better future for women of color and our families. …
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Climate Justice Report by 9to5 Colorado & Colorado Fiscal Institute
December 15, 2022
View and Download the Report in English and Spanish Below! | ¡Vea y descargue el informe en inglés y español a continuación! Climate Justice became 9to5’s newest issue area after realizing that many of the injustices our members face overlap with climate change. These issues inhibit our ability to thrive and live healthy lives –…
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When we vote, we win
November 16, 2022
The kind of big changes that we’re fighting for isn’t the kind that happens with just one candidate, or one state, or one election. Our shared vision for community and family sustainability means shifting the attitudes and beliefs to create the future we dream of. This November we inched just a little bit closer. Across…
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2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
June 3, 2022
In February, we told you all about the legislation we were watching in Georgia, Colorado, Wisconsin, and at the federal level. Legislation sessions in Georgia and Colorado have come to an end and we’re back to hear from our state directors on the wins and what’s next. Mica Whitfield, Georgia State Director Winning Workplace Harassment…
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