9to5 - National Association of Working Women

9to5 - National Association of Working Women is a grassroots membership organization dedicated to advancing economic justice for working women and nonbinary people of color. Based in Milwaukee, WI, 9to5 operates a national network with active chapters in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Colorado, focusing on systemic change through issue-based advocacy and community organizing. The organization specializes in worker justice initiatives, fighting for fair wages, paid family leave, sick leave protections, and harassment-free workplaces. 9to5 champions pay equity and extends protections to temporary, contract, and gig workers who face particular vulnerabilities in the modern economy. Beyond workplace issues, the organization advocates for family and community sustainability by pushing for accessible, affordable childcare and housing protections. 9to5 also addresses climate justice and ensures communities have access to programs that support economic stability. Through sustained grassroots organizing and people-centered policy change, 9to5 builds power in communities by providing members with educational opportunities, professional development, field experience, and voter engagement programs. Since its founding in 1973 by clerical workers in Boston, 9to5 has evolved into one of the nation's most respected membership organizations working to transform the systems that have historically exploited working women. The organization's comprehensive approach combines direct community engagement, strategic advocacy at national and local levels, and leadership development to create lasting economic and racial justice.