1982
9to5 Wisconsin was founded in 1982 in Milwaukee and has long been dedicated to the rights and respect of working women and nonbinary working people of color in Wisconsin and across the country. In Wisconsin, 9to5 has led campaigns and coalitions to win more equitable policies for all working women and nonbinary people of color.


TODAY
Some of our historic and recent wins include:
1988: 9to5 Wisconsin leads successful campaign for state family medical leave law.
2008: 9to5 Wisconsin-led coalition passes a city Paid Sick Days ordinance supported by 70% of voters.
2016: 9to5 Wisconsin won the Ban the Box in the City of Milwaukee applications
2021: 9to5 Wisconsin supported and won the City of Appleton resolution to eliminate discrimination against all women
2022: 9to5 Wisconsin won Paid Leave policies for the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County employees


2023: 9to5 Wisconsin successfully launched the first statewide Wisconsin Care Coalition
2023: 9to5 Wisconsin successfully wins local voter rights protection and expansion in Green Bay and Kenosha
2024: 9to5 Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Care Coalition introduce one of the most comprehensive paid leave state bills in the nation
Throughout Wisconsin, we’re fighting for paid leave, affordable childcare, fair and equitable representation in all state and local decision-making bodies, democracy protection, and voter rights and engagement. We founded and anchor the statewide Wisconsin Care Coalition, fighting for paid leave and affordable childcare for workers in Wisconsin. Learn more here.
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Join 9to5 Wisconsin, Main Street Alliance, Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed, and Motherhood For Good in Madison on March 18th to rally at the Capitol for the needs of working families!
March 18th, 2025 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM
3241 Garver Green Madison 53704 -
Join us for our next membership meeting on February 27 to get key updates on two major opportunities where your voice matters most - the spring election and the state budget!
February 27th, 2025 5:30 PM through 6:30 PM