Live with 9to5: Real Talk on Sexual Harassment
October 31, 2017
Resources for Fighting Back against Sexual Harassment: Short and Simple: 9to5’s 1-pager on sexual harassment and what to do about it In-depth and Personal: Get your copy of 9to5’s Guide to Combating Sexual Harassment Special deal available: Buy the book and a 9to5 membership for just $25! For legal advice: National Employment Lawyer’s Association…
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Sept 10: 9to5 LA Chapter Meet ‘n’ Greet
September 6, 2017
Join us for the LA Chapter Meet ‘n’ Greet! Enjoy a meal, welcome our new interns, and hear updates on the fightback for universal health care, affordable housing, and other 9to5 campaigns. We’ll have special discounts available on 9to5 memberships and t-shirts, plus great ways for you to plug in to volunteer with the chapter.
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Mothers Know Best!
June 15, 2017
Check out 9to5’s new report “Mothers Know Best: At the intersection of low-wage work, public assistance and child care.” Over the course of the past two years, focus groups in three states brought together 100 low-income parents to talk about the difficulties they face accessing public assistance, child care, and work, as well as the policy solutions they need.
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Why Department of Labor Pick Puzder is a Threat to Women
January 26, 2017
While we have a lot more to do to achieve full equity and economic security, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Labor, Andrew Puzder, will only take us backwards, something none of our families can afford.
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Amber’s Story: How Public Assistance Helped This Mom Make Ends Meet
December 18, 2016
I still keep my EBT card with my other sentimental items like movie tickets and family photos. As a new mom struggling to make ends meet while in school and working 20-30 hours a week, government assistance programs helped keep my family afloat. These programs allowed me to be a mom, finish school, and create the life I wanted.
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Wisconsin releases new poverty report
October 19, 2016
Low-income refundable tax credits have lifted 110,000 Wisconsinites out of poverty each year, on average, from 2011 to 2013, and another 130,000 were lifted out of poverty each year, on average, from 2009 to 2011 due to SNAP.
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Building People Power in 2016 and Beyond
May 31, 2016
We’re in the midst of a presidential election year, as if we could forget! Every member of the House of Representatives and 34 members of the Senate will be up for election. Numerous local matters will also be on ballots. At 9to5, we know that every election is important and this is no exception. For…
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Watch: 9to5 Members Speak Out on Equal Pay
May 31, 2016
Pay inequality is a real and persistent problem in America that continues to shortchange women and our families. Watch 9to5 leaders and board members share their experiences with the wage gap, its impact on their lives, and what we’re doing to ensure that women’s work is fully valued.
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9to5 Colorado’s 2016 Legislative Session
May 30, 2016
As we draw another busy legislative session to a close, we’d like to give you a snapshot of our work this year. 2016 has held both legislative wins for working women & families, as well as shaped a path for our future work.
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