9to5 Wisconsin members and the Keep Families First (KFF) Coalition held a legislative briefing June 20 to release a new report, “Analyzing Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance in WI: …
Earlier this week, Wisconsin Legislators voted to pass a series of bills aimed at taking power away from the incoming Governor and his administration. These measures range from restricting early …
Statement from 9to5 Wisconsin regarding proposed lame-duck legislation Read More
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Board Chair Tamiko Vukovic shares her story on NBC about why comprehensive health care and caregiving legislation is vital.
by Patrick Leary of The Journal Times RACINE — With strong support from multiple aldermen, a city panel on Monday recommended approval of “ban the box,” which would eliminate a …
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Check out Rhonda’s great appearance on Morning Blend here!
by Keisha Robinson Let’s work to keep Wisconsin’s law one of the strongest in the nation and even expand it Last week, we celebrated the 29th anniversary of Wisconsin’s Family …
Keisha from Wisconsin lays out how not having access to paid sick days or paid family leave contributes to the wage gap by punishing women financially for taking care of our families.
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.
“Banning the box will remove a huge barrier to employment and provide job seekers with opportunities to find family supporting jobs which will grow our local economy, strengthen our communities and reduce poverty,” says 9to5 Wisconsin member Rhonda Willette.
