Working Women Cannot Afford Senseless Tariffs
April 25, 2025
Donald Trump and his corrupt administration are once again reshaping the world’s economy with dangerous, authoritarian policies–and it’s women, working families, and communities of color who will pay the price. The Trump administration promised that massive tariffs would add large amounts to everything we buy, from diapers to cars. Just as we braced for them…
By Mica Whitfield
Colorado April Update
April 17, 2025
Hi Friend, It’s been difficult to pay attention to the news with the constant threats against our communities and confusing orders about every part of our lives, from health care to education to economics. Over the past few weeks, the federal administration has made moves that threaten our bottom lines. Even after making last-minute…
By Amanda Shaw
9to5 WI Executive State Director Christina Thor on Susan Crawford’s Election
April 2, 2025
Statement from Christina Thor, Executive State Director of 9to5 Wisconsin, on the Election of Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Wisconsin voters have reaffirmed that our courts belong to the people, not to wealthy special interests. This election was a powerful statement that our judicial system must remain fair, independent, and accountable to the…
By Becca Wyland
Meet the 9to5 Wisconsin Canvassers!
March 27, 2025
Each election season, 9to5 Wisconsin is committed to empowering people to use their voice by voting. Our canvassers are the heart of this work – from door knocking to phone calling, they engage with marginalized communities, especially communities of color, to register to vote, participate in elections, and identify the issues that voters care about….
By Becca Wyland
March Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the Month!
March 26, 2025
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,…
By Amanda Shaw
9to5 Wisconsin at the JFC State Budget Public Hearings
March 25, 2025
9to5 Wisconsin members will gather at these 3 locations to share with the Joint Finance Committee how the 2025-27 budget proposal impacts them and their communities, and we want you to join us! We will be providing training sessions throughout March and April to prepare folks to confidently testify at these public hearings, ensuring your…
By Becca Wyland
Equal Pay and Child Care Town Hall
March 20, 2025
Ahead of Equal Pay Day on March 25, 9to5 members spoke at a virtual town hall to discuss the inequities that lead to the pay gap in child care. Equal Pay Day is a sobering reminder of the difficulty child care educators – most of whom are female and people of color – face when…
By Amanda Shaw
Get Ready and Vote in the Wisconsin Spring Election
March 13, 2025
Wisconsin voters will go to the polls on April 1st for the state’s 2025 spring election. This election is critical for Wisconsinites to participate in as two key statewide races are occurring: State Superintendent of Public Instruction and an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The candidates for State Superintendent are Incumbent State Superintendent…
By Becca Wyland
Building Worker Power
March 6, 2025
Lessons from the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW) Worker Summit By: Michelle Sauve & Jasmine Okokhere At the beginning of Black History Month, Michelle Sauve, an organizer with 9to5 Georgia, and Jasmine Okokhere, 9to5 GA Member Leader, attended the Union of Southern Service Workers Summit in Greensboro, North Carolina— a city with deep historical…
By Michelle Sauve
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