Democratic Activists for Women Now

   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. From this beginning 9to5 emerged as the national organization dedicated to putting working women’s issues on the public agenda. 9to5’s constituents are low-wage women, women in traditionally female jobs, and those who’ve experienced any form of discrimination. Membership is open to all.

   Our mission is to build a movement to achieve economic justice, by engaging directly affected women to improve working conditions.    

   9to5 is committed to: Winning family-friendly policies to help working people balance responsibilities at home and on the job; Making nonstandard jobs voluntary and equitable so that those who work part-time or as temps receive fair pay and benefits; Eliminating workplace discrimination through educating about legal rights on the job, monitoring enforcement agencies, and expanding anti-discrimination laws; Opposing punitive welfare policies and backing those that allow women to be self sufficient while supporting their families.    

9to5 Fifth Annual Regional

Leadership Conference & Policy Day

CONFERENCE

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009, 10 AM – 2 PM

African American Community Services Agency

304 N. 6th Street (at Julian),

San Jose, CA 95112

POLICY DAY

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Departing SEIU 521 to Sacramento State Capitol

Appointments with local area legislators

10:30PM – 2:30PM