Wisconsin: Early state to win FMLA, now fighting to expand it.
February 6, 2014
David Jones, a 12-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome explains the importance of affordable family leave: “If my mom wouldn’t have taken off of work and stopped giving me those medications, who knows what would have happened to me. I hope that other kids with the same problems as me will continue to have the same opportunity to stay home for a time and get better.”
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Event: 9to5 Wisconsin Member Meeting
January 30, 2014
Join us for our first member meeting of the year!
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Event: 2013 Holiday Member Meeting
December 3, 2013
There will be information that you don’t want to miss for 2014, so please come and enjoy refreshments, music and lots of good cheer.
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Media Coverage: Proposal would prevent employers from discriminating against pregnant workers
October 29, 2013
9to5 WI State Director, Dana Schultz, and WI State Representative Eric Genrich talk about The Pregnancy Fairness Act as a common sense law that would ensure the economic security of pregnant workers.
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Media Coverage: 9to5 WI State Director Weighs in on Pregnancy Fairness
October 29, 2013
9to5 WI State Director, Dana Schultz, speaks out at a press conference in the State Legislature about the importance of a bill offering pregnancy fairness to employees.
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Media Coverage: 9to5 Member Speaks Out on Need for a Living Wage
October 17, 2013
9to5 member and coalition partner, Martha De La Rosa speaks out during a rally on Friday urging Milwaukee County Board to Adopt a Living Wage Ordinance.
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Share Your Experience With Being Pregnant on the Job!
October 8, 2013
Over the past decade, the number of pregnancy discrimination charges has increased by 35% nationwide. It’s more difficult than ever for a new mother to be a responsible parent and care for her family. Have you been pregnant on the job? Share your experience with 9to5!
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Blog: What 9to5 Means to Me
September 24, 2013
On the eve of our 40th anniversary, a former 9to5 organizer celebrates our milestone by sharing how we helped shape her life and how she holds those experiences and memories close to her heart.
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Event: 9to5 Celebrates 40 Years!
September 12, 2013
Join us for our 40th Anniversary! The celebration will feature our keynote speaker Karen Nussbaum, Director of Working America, former director of the Women’s Bureau of the Dept. of Labor and a founder of 9to5.
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Tell Your State Legislator: Support WI Family Leave Insurance!
September 5, 2013
Send a message to our State Legislature! I support my legislature in passing Wisconsin’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance. No one should have to choose between the family they love, and missing a paycheck. It’s time to focus on policies that boost families and the community. Sign the petition!
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