1982

9to5 Wisconsin was founded in 1982 in Milwaukee and has long been dedicated to the rights and respect of working women and nonbinary working people of color in Wisconsin and across the country. In Wisconsin, 9to5 has led campaigns and coalitions to win more equitable policies for all working women and nonbinary people of color.

TODAY

Some of our historic and recent wins include:

1988: 9to5 Wisconsin leads successful campaign for state family medical leave law.

2008: 9to5 Wisconsin-led coalition passes a city Paid Sick Days ordinance supported by 70% of voters.

2016: 9to5 Wisconsin won the Ban the Box in the City of Milwaukee applications

2021: 9to5 Wisconsin supported and won the City of Appleton resolution to eliminate discrimination against all women 

2022: 9to5 Wisconsin won Paid Leave policies for the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County employees

2023: 9to5 Wisconsin successfully launched the first statewide Wisconsin Care Coalition

2023: 9to5 Wisconsin successfully wins local voter rights protection and expansion in Green Bay and Kenosha

2024: 9to5 Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Care Coalition introduce one of the most comprehensive paid leave state bills in the nation

Throughout Wisconsin, we’re fighting for paid leave, affordable childcare, fair and equitable representation in all state and local decision-making bodies, democracy protection, and voter rights and engagement. We founded and anchor the statewide Wisconsin Care Coalition, fighting for paid leave and affordable childcare for workers in Wisconsin. Learn more here.

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Wisconsin News

March Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the Month!

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By Amanda Shaw
Hi Friend,   Happy Women’s History Month! We hope you are just as honored as you are to be part of this 51-year legacy of women who aren’t afraid to dream boldly about a future where we all thrive. We’re so grateful that you walk with us on this path to liberation.   This month, we’re recognizing child care workers who both shape women’s history and make it possible! We all know that the child care system is broken–it’s unaffordable…
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Wisconsin Campaigns

  • Paid Leave for Wisconsin!
    We are working towards a future where all workers in Wisconsin have access to paid family & medical leave. We believe that paid family & medical leave is a key
    • Wisconsin Chapter
  • Illustrated women’s faces ordered in a triangle with phrase “strong women vote”

    Wisconsin Women Vote Our Values!
    Working women have the power to determine the outcome of elections and hold elected officials accountable. Together we can forge new public and workplace policies that put us and our
    • Wisconsin Chapter
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Wisconsin Events

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  • JFC Budget Hearing – Wausau
    Join us at the JFC's public hearing on April 29th at Northcentral Technical College to share your feedback on the 2025-27 state budget proposal!

    April 29th, 2025 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM

    1000 West Campus Drive Wausau 54401

  • JFC Budget Hearing – West Allis
    Join us at the JFC's public hearing on April 4th at the Wisconsin State Fair Park to share your feedback on the 2025-27 state budget proposal!

    April 4th, 2025 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM

    640 South 84th Street West Allis 53214

  • JFC Budget Hearing – Kaukauna
    Join us at the JFC's public hearing on April 2nd at Kaukauna High School to share your feedback on the 2025-27 state budget proposal!

    April 2nd, 2025 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM

    1701 County Road CE Kaukauna 54130

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Wisconsin Resources

  • Child Care Resources and Information

    Child care has always relied on the underpaid and undervalued labor of Black and brown women and the child care crisis will not be…

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  • Immigration Resources and Information 

    9to5’s work is community-centered, and we know that immigrants are a central part of our schools, our neighborhoods, and our families. People in power…

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