Paid Parental Leave Ordinance Passes in Milwaukee County
April 15, 2022
9to5 celebrates the passage of paid parental leave in Milwaukee.
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Crossover Day in Georgia!
March 15, 2022
Today is Crossover Day, the Georgia General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate! It’s one of the busiest days of the year at the Capitol, where legislators run through a marathon day of voting on different bills. Bills…
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February Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
February 22, 2022
Hi Friend, It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about voting rights, utility justice, pay equity, housing rights, reproductive justice, or paid leave–we know that racism & sexism are baked into the institutions that uphold inequity. Our fight for a better future inherently means fighting against anti-Blackness and the pervasive way racial divisions have been used…
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City of Milwaukee Passes Paid Paternal Leave
February 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2022Contact: Kristin Kepplinger (212-255-2572 x109 or kristin@caminopr.com) 9to5 Wisconsin celebrates passage of paid parental leave for City of Milwaukee employees Statement of ​​9to5 Wisconsin State Director Christina Thor MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This morning, the City of Milwaukee Common Council passed ordinance #211166, which grants six weeks of paid parental leave to…
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2022 Legislation to Watch
February 2, 2022
Voting is just one step in building a stronger future for ourselves, our families, and communities. We elect representatives at the local, state and federal level but our responsibility doesn’t end there- we must constantly pressure them to support policies and bills that help our families, our communities and our country thrive. Below is a…
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December Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
December 28, 2021
Hi friend, I hope I’m catching you in the middle of a peaceful and joy-filled holiday season. As we wind down to the end of 2021 I am feeling incredibly grateful for the overwhelming generosity that you, our members, partners, friends, and co-conspirators have shown us this month. We set an ambitious fundraising goal of…
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November Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
November 23, 2021
Hi friend, Progress is a journey toward liberation, but not an easy feat; that is why I’m also thankful for our members, co-conspirators, and friends. I am so proud of the incredible difference that 9to5 is making across the country for working families as we continue to work towards justice. As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m reflecting…
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October Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
October 26, 2021
Hi friend, While we enjoy the spooky treats of the Halloween season, we are also watching Congress with great suspense as they debate funding for critical family policies – like paid leave, affordable childcare, and accessible housing – in the latest version of the Build Back Better Act. I know I’ve sent you emails about…
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September Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
September 29, 2021
Hi Friend, I cannot believe how quickly summer is turning into fall.​​ As we welcome the change in season, it is critical now more than ever to make sure our voice and the voices of our communities are heard through voting! Today is National Voter Registration Day. Do you have one minute to check your…
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August 2021 Newsline: Reflections & Highlights from the month!
August 31, 2021
Hi Friend, As we move towards the end of summer I continue to be astounded by our community and what happens when working women and families come together to get things done. From hosting public forums on how to make child care more affordable to helping renters find legal assistance when facing eviction, 9to5 has…
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