Governor Polis signs ‘For Cause Eviction’ and ‘Safe Housing’ bills
May 30, 2024
This year we are celebrating major wins for housing justice as Governor Polis signs two important renters’ rights bills into law: For Cause Eviction (HB24-1098) and Safe Housing for Residential Tenants (SB24-094). HB24-1098 ensures tenants are only evicted when landlords have concrete grounds (For Cause), such as nonpayment of rent or lease violations. The bill…
By Sam Green
A Day in the Life of a Colorado Organizer
May 30, 2024
Our organizing team has been booked with activities this spring in the Denver metro area and beyond. Several staff members have attended national convenings out of state, led ‘know your rights’ trainings for mobile homeowners, and canvassed new communities to engage with folks directly impacted by our issue areas. Read on to learn more about…
By Sam Green
Honor AANHPI Women by Fighting for the Rights of Workers
May 30, 2024
Mom told me tonever doubt people who workwhich is another way to say trust the masses My mother is the reason I’m a labor organizer today. She embodies working-class pride without even realizing it. Growing up, I didn’t recognize that the values instilled in me came from a long history of oppression of working-class people…
By Michelle Sauve
May Newsline
May 28, 2024
Hi Friend, 2023 was a big year for 9to5! Together, we fought for big wins, celebrated our huge milestone of 50 years, and grew as a movement. We couldn’t be more proud of the work we’ve accomplished together and are so excited to reach our next goals. You can read more about 2023 and our…
By 9to5
The Child Care Crisis: Errors Threaten Providers and Families in Georgia
May 24, 2024
Parents and caregivers exist on two sides of the same terrible coin: Parents who work to pay hundreds of dollars a week in child care and barely break even after rent and necessities, (if they’re breaking even at all), and child care workers who on average earn less than $13 an hour. Just 1 in…
By Amanda Shaw
How Asian Mothers Inspired My Labor Rights Journey
May 21, 2024
When I was a teenager, I came home from school to find my mom distraught and sobbing after losing her job of 27 years as a bank teller. In the days leading up to her firing, she had been attempting to prevent a customer from doing an illegal transaction. During the interaction, the customer belittled…
By Tiffany Garnace
9to5 Wisconsin Helps Bring Asian American History to K-12 Schools
May 10, 2024
On April 4, 2024 Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 266, requiring schools to include education on the contributions and history of Hmong Americans and Asian Americans in Wisconsin. 9to5 Wisconsin is a member of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin that fought to include the history of…
By Amanda Shaw
Spring update
April 23, 2024
Hi Friend, Last year we organized to help pass the Mobile Home Park Water Quality Act – a policy to address the growing issue of poor water quality in Colorado mobile home communities. HB23-1257 created a testing program to address the issue and set remediation plans in motion. On May 4th, we are co-hosting…
By Amanda Shaw
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