2025 9to5 Georgia Legislative Priorities

January 7, 2025

Legislative Session is here! Check out 9to5 Georgia’s 2025 Legislative Priorities and what policies and bills we are looking to support throughout the next few months.

By Tiffany Garnace

9to5 Georgia on the Radio

May 22, 2024

On Monday, May 20th, 2024, 9to5 Georgia was invited for an interview with WRFG 89.3 Atlanta hosted by Dianne Mathiowetz and Paul McLennan on their Labor Forum show! Our 9to5 Staff Michelle and one of our former CJFP Fellows Rhonda shared about the history of 9to5 Georgia, our campaign wins, and the current work we…

By Tiffany Garnace

Letter to the Editor – The Importance of Paid Leave

February 23, 2024

Wisconsin resident Leah Hibl is a medical professional who has seen both sides of the paid leave crisis. A part of our Wisconsin Care Coalition’s Storytellers Cohort, Leah shared her perspective in a letter to the editor of the Sheboygan Press. To read her letter click HERE.

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Letter to the Editor – Wisconsin Needs Paid Leave!

February 23, 2024

A member of our Wisconsin Care Coalition’s Storytellers Cohort, shared her thoughts on the importance of having a Paid Leave program for ALL Wisconsin families. Read her letter to the editor of the Cap Times. Click HERE.

By Christina Thor

Voters Want Paid Leave – New Bill Delivers

February 22, 2024

Statistics show that nearly 76% of working people across Wisconsin, that’s nearly 2.4 million workers, do not have access to paid family and medical leave through their employer. That translates to more than 2 million Wisconsinites having to make difficult decisions between work and caring for their families. Voters across the state have made it…

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Colorado Voters Say Yes To A Paid Family And Medical Leave Program

February 9, 2024

In 2020, Colorado voters approved a new paid family and medical leave law. Under Proposition 118, Colorado would require that employers provide 12 weeks of paid time off for childbirth and family emergencies. Eight other states and Washington, D.C., have created similar programs in the last two decades. For years business interests have paid leave measures,…

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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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5 Things You Can Do For Economic Justice This Mother’s Day

May 9, 2023

Whether your celebrating your mom, a mother figure or another loved one, Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Seriously, did you plan something for the momma in your life? You’ve got a couple more days!). We’ve put together a list of five things you can do for all moms this Mother’s Day. Pregnant workers’…

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April Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!

April 25, 2023

Hi Friend, This month, extremists and corrupt judges continued to attack our right to choose when or if to have a child by attempting to stop the use of a safe and effective abortion pill. The Supreme Court ruled to keep Mifepristone legal for now, its future is uncertain. If they allow judges to reverse…

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Comprehensive Paid Leave Program Proposed for WI Working Families

February 16, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 15, 2023Contact: Mackenzie Kwok Phone: 415-336-0725 Email: mackenzie@caminopr.com 9to5 WI praises paid family and medical leave in Gov. Evers’ state budget Paid leave benefits WI employers and working famillies alike MADISON, Wis. — In his state budget address tonight, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that — for the first time — the…

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