Colorado Democrats Propose ‘Rent Stabilization’ for Mobile Home Parks
February 9, 2024
Dismayed by changes in local mobile home parks, State lawmakers from Northern Colorado are proposing a sweeping new bill that would include the first statewide mandate for rent stabilization, which is similar to rent control. The bill which would cap rent hikes on mobile home lots each year is a response to the influx of…
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House Bill Enables Local Governments to Consider Rent Control
February 9, 2024
In 2023, some state legislators are pushed to repeal the 1981 Colorado rent control. ban. The Repeal Prohibition Local Residential Rent Control repealed a provision in state law that prohibits rent control policies in the state of Colorado. Representatives Javier Mabrey and Elizabeth Velasco, along with Senator Robert Rodriguez, have sponsored the legislation. Mabrey says…
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Summer Legislation Check-in!
June 23, 2023
The past few months have flown by as our teams in Georgia, Colorado, and Wisconsin have been hard at work fighting for paid leave, making sure workers can care for their families, stopping workplace harassment, equal pay, and more. Here’s a more in-depth look at what our teams have been working on: GEORGIA Our Georgia…
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Equal Pay Legislation for Pride
June 5, 2023
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love. Yet in our country, LGBTQ+ people are continually discriminated against by politicians, employers, and even in their own communities. In 2023, transgender people have faced an onslaught of harmful legislation and community hatred that threaten their…
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March Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
March 28, 2023
Hi Friend, Last week I was incredibly excited to begin the celebration of 9to5’s 50th Anniversary! For 50 years you– our members, friends, and partners– have taken bold action to challenge the sexist, racist, and classist norms to work toward a future where we can thrive without worrying about economic hardships and we’re so excited…
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February Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 28, 2023
Hi Friend, Is something in the air? This month we’ve seen some wild news stories come across our feeds. From suggesting skipping breakfast because of the cost of food, to the recent spike in child labor violations and rolling back the rules for kids to work, it’s clear working people and their families are being…
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January Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 7, 2023
Hi Friend, This month the Women’s Bureau released a report on the cost of child care across the country and they reported what we already knew – child care is expensive and the cost keeps women out of the workforce. We don’t need a report to tell us that this need impacts people of color,…
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Georgia working families put U.S. Rep Bourdeaux on notice, demand vote on FY 2022 Budget Resolution
August 23, 2021
ATLANTA — Today, 9to5, National Association of Working Women’s Georgia Chapter issued a letter to U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-7), co-signed by 40 additional Georgia based advocacy organizations, to demand that she support the FY 2022 Budget Resolution. Bourdeaux and eight of her Democratic colleagues in the House indicated that they would not vote…
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New Poll Shows Colorado Voters Support Bold Action on Affordable Housing
March 1, 2021
Reforms focusing on late rent fees, legal protections of families at risk of eviction popular DENVER – A new poll shows that Colorado voters want serious housing reform to help struggling renting families avoid eviction and stay in their homes. The astronomical cost of rent, a lack of affordable housing options and the COVID-19 related financial…
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Los muchos papeles de Brenda Gutiérrez
February 16, 2021
Brenda ha usado muchos tÃtulos como miembro directamente afectado, lÃder de la comunidad y compañera de equipo durante su participación en nuestra comunidad. Supo de 9to5 cuando vivÃa en Denver Meadows Mobile Home Park. Después de luchar junto a sus vecinos y con 9to5 Colorado por su hogar, decidió involucrarse más asistiendo a las reuniones…
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