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9to5 is building a movement for economic justice by engaging directly affected women to get their issues on the public agenda. Join us!

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Paid leave is about investing in the people who made our economy strong in the first place. startribune.com/counterpoint…
Counterpoint: As a small-business owner, I assure you we want and need paid leave

Counterpoint: As a small-business owner, I assure you we want and need paid leave

A statewide plan is needed if we are to compete with the big guys on a level playing field.

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Skyrocketing rents mean hard-working people will be less likely to be able to afford housing amid a climate and housing crisis. laist.com/news/housing-homel…
Asking rents skyrocket as LA fires destroy homes

Asking rents skyrocket as LA fires destroy homes

For one listing, rent jumped nearly 86% since September. The agent said she told her client, “People are desperate, and you can probably get good money.”

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This move might help people with medical get get loans, credit cards, and mortgages but doesn't stop the debt from happening. bit.ly/3WbUsp8
What banning medical debt from your credit score actually means

What banning medical debt from your credit score actually means

The Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.

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We’re fighting for: 🍼 Paid Leave 🏚Housing Rights 🌡The Climate 📜Voting Rights 💲Higher Wages We can't do it without your support- can you donate? 9to5.org/donate
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Donations help us train and support leaders. They help us get out the vote. They help us build a more powerful network. When we work together, nothing can stop us from creating a world free from racial and gender discrimination. Donate: 9to5.org/donate #GivingTuesday
Black women are looking at each other smiling. Text reading "raising $40k for working women" and giving Tuesday.

ALT Black women are looking at each other smiling. Text reading "raising $40k for working women" and giving Tuesday.

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No matter your shift- the 9to5, the graveyard, or on the apps- we believe that every person deserves to thrive. Fund our work: 9to5.org/yec24
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Join our team! We're hiring an Administrative Assistant and a Policy and Training Manager for @9to5georgia. Learn more and apply: 9to5.org/jobs
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From our workplaces and communities to the political office, we know that when women of color lead we all succeed. bit.ly/4fnzLOD
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Read our full statement: 9to5.org/2024/11/07/working-…
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Today is the day! Visit bit.ly/3CfmKI8 to find your polling place review your ballot before you head out. Review our Vote Your Values Guide: bit.ly/4f4ihqh
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Catch up with us! We're talking about the election, the passing of Lilly Ledbetter, and events in our chapters on our newsletter: 9to5.org/2024/10/29/october-…
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Women, more than men, say inflation is their top concern going to the polls. 19thnews.org/2024/10/inflati…
Inflation changed these women's lives. Now, they will vote.

Inflation changed these women's lives. Now, they will vote.

Inside the lives of women who altered their families, their careers and their approach to life as prices climbed over the past four years.

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Corporations have continued to use the cover of supply chain issues and broader inflation to hike prices more than their input costs justify—meaning jacked-up profits beyond what used to be normal. msmagazine.com/2024/10/17/in…
Greedflation: Corporate Profits Are the Driver of High Prices

Greedflation: Corporate Profits Are the Driver of High Prices

As voters decide who is to blame for inflation (Biden, Harris or Trump), corporations continue to rake in the profits—at consumers’ expense.

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Preparing to vote also means reviewing your ballot! Every single race and ballot measure is a way for us to choose representatives and make decisions that work for us! Review your ballot at 9to5.org/govote
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Lilly Lebetter inspired the #FairPayAct advocated for by 9to5. The legislation helped advance women toward #EqualPayForEqualWork. From Lilly we learned an essential lesson- it is critical to talk about your pay with your coworkers! Learn more about Lilly n.pr/3Adl8Oi
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Parents are under stress from parenting so strong that the Surgeon General is warning about it. We're wondering how parents of color, who make less money, have less access to paid leave, and struggle to find childcare are impacted. Listen 👇 nytimes.com/2024/10/09/podca…
The Parents Aren’t All Right (Published 2024)

The Parents Aren’t All Right (Published 2024)

Parents report being more stressed than other adults, and the U.S. surgeon general now considers raising a family a health risk.

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Are your ready to vote?! When we vote we WIN for our families, our communities, and our own rights. Get #VoteReady at 9to5.org/govote!
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Closing the wage gap for Latinas would give them more money to cover the basics: 🛒37 months of food 🧑‍🍼 32 months of child care 🏠16+ months of mortgage & utilities ⚕️19 months of health-insurance premiums We need #LatinaEqualPay today and everyday. npwf.info/3TBZXME
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📉 Did you know Latinas lose about $1.2 million over their careers due to the wage gap? This is more than just a statistic—it’s a barrier to economic security. It’s time to fight for fair pay and close the gap!
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