In 1973 a group of office workers in Boston got together to talk about issues which had no name, sexual harassment, work/family challenges, and pay equity.
Today @ 5PM EST, @9to5org's #ExecutiveDirector will be speaking at @powertofly's Diversity Reboot Summit on why we need national policy changes that women and diverse individual need to see. 😀 Register for FREE for this important conversation at https://t.co/GAKhHs4FqL
For decades, women have struggled to rejoin the workforce after taking time off to care for children. Join @9to5org for @PowerToFly's Diversity Reboot 2021: Returning To The Workforce and the need or policy change on Tues Mar 9th @ 5PM EST https://t.co/GAKhHs4FqL 🦋
This week 9to5 pays tribute to our founders and the many dedicated women who paved the way for us. We proud to pick up the torch and continue the fight for #WomensRights, #GenderEquality and #EqualPay! ✊🏽 WomensHistoryMonth2021
Today, @9to5Georgia will be sharing a ton of info around #payequity and and the importance of #HB55! Feel free to join us for this digital day of action, and let legislators know you care about equal pay for equal work for all Georgians. #gapol
FIND OUT... https://t.co/vEmUH6RrB8
Over 25 million women provide care to family members or friends. In fact, the average family caregiver is a woman who works full-time while also providing caregiving support. Value women, value mothers, stand up for #paidleave for all this #mothersday. https://t.co/jbeW3FlrqM
California nurses / medical professionals are penalized by CA's UI system, as those staffed through temp agencies report receiving less in benefits because of how medical staffing agencies structure compensation for workers @JulieSuCA@CELAVOICE@9to5California
California Voters: missed the traditional February 18 voter reg deadline? You can still register to vote! CA offers same day voter reg in-person at every county elections office, polling place, and vote center in the state. Find an early voting location at https://t.co/RPE2gY5ngy
February 18 (that's TODAY) is the last day to register (or update your address, or political party) online to vote in the March 3 primary ➡️➡️➡️https://t.co/6rV4zOnS3R
And here's where to find out more about the big voting changes this year: https://t.co/ovkGca6lKg
Since homelessness is a top concern of virtually everyone in LA, we should assume that we’ve made it easy for people who are homeless to get shelter and services, right? So they can get off the street quickly?
But we haven’t made it easy. We’ve made it impossible. (thread)
'A Huge Moment for the Movement': Los Angeles City Council Approves Resolution in Favor of Medicare for All - https://t.co/G4NV71QK8P via @commondreams
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To see this film while it’s being shown for free in the Los Angeles area, check out two upcoming opportunities: Weds., October 9, James Bridges Theater, UCLA, at 5:30 p.m.; and Thurs., Oct. 10 at Cal State Northridge, at 4 p.m.
‘Shusenjo’: The WWII ‘comfort women’ issue receives a startling documentary film treatment https://t.co/6AwQotdRei
this piece written by our board member @cathydeppela women entrapped by the Japanese Imperial Army for the sexual use of the armed forces #womenrights#9to5
Women are still not being paid the same as men, not even our four-time world champions women's soccer team. Equal work deserves equal pay - share this graphic to spread awareness about SB 171, the bill to support more data collection to fight for equal pay! #EqualPay
Poor folks often get stuck in jail over the fact that they just can't afford to pay fines and fees. This throws lives into chaos and ends up making everything worse. Poverty is not a crime. https://t.co/cLNhLgIfBX #Fightfor15#CloseTheWorkhouse