Media Statement: 9to5 Condemns Supreme Court’s Decisions in Employment Discrimination Cases
July 9, 2013
Today’s Supreme Court decisions ignore the realities of the workplace and make it harder for workers who experience discrimination on the job to seek justice. 9to5 calls on Congress to remedy these decisions by passing legislation to eliminate and prevent workplace discrimination.
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Media Release: Women Take Action for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
June 18, 2013
As the full Senate begins debate on historic immigration reform, 9to5 members including Julie Nguyen, a 31- year-old grad student studying social work at Georgia State University, are mobilizing with hundreds of women immigrants and community leaders from across the country for “Women Stand Together” on Capitol Hill today! Read why passage of common-sense immigration reform is central to women’s equality.
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9to5 Ad in Ms. Magazine
May 28, 2013
Thank you, Ms. Magazine for your support and sponsorship of our 40th anniversary. Check out our ad published in this month’s edition of Ms. Magazine.
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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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SPARK’s Strong Families Mama’s Day campaign honors Marilynn Winn, 9to5 Organizer
May 14, 2013
We celebrate Winn’s wisdom and loving energy with an intimate sit-down interview where we discuss family, tips for mothers, and how our society can support mothers and families beyond the holiday.
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Is your family ready? A message from a 9to5 member
May 7, 2013
This week I will be one of several 9to5 members from across the country who will be attending Caring Across Generations Congressional briefing to discuss with Senators possible solutions to problems that domestic caregivers face every day. Check out this video to learn how you can help.
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Events: March to Defend Unemployment Benefits
April 15, 2013
Join 9to5 and Jobs with Justice as we celebrate Georgia school workers’ recent victory and build our strength so their unemployment benefits will not be threatened again.
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Atlanta Speaks Out: What Equal Pay Equals
April 15, 2013
For Equal Pay Day, 9to5 asked Atlanta women: What does equal pay mean to you?
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Blog Post: Lifting Up not Leaning In is Key to Helping Women Get Ahead
March 14, 2013
What a lot of attention the book Lean In by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has generated. Whether or not you agree with Sandberg’s focus, there’s no doubt that she’s part of an ongoing national debate on the struggles of working women which highlights the challenges facing women in low-wage jobs, even if that wasn’t her intent.
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We need the Paycheck Fairness Act
March 14, 2013
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama said, “We know our economy is stronger when wives, mothers and daughters can live their lives free from discrimination in the workplace.” He added, “And I ask Congress to declare that women should earn a living equal to their efforts, and finally pass the Paycheck Fairness…
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