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9to5 Signs on to Americans for Responsible Taxes Letter

Posted on 08/19/2010 - 5:29pm

 August 5, 2010

Dear Senator,
We’re writing to express our strong opposition to recent proposals to temporarily extend the tax cuts for wealthy Americans adopted in 2001 and scheduled to expire this year. While some argue that continuing the tax cuts for the wealthy is necessary for a stronger recovery and job creation, the reality is that it would have little positive impact on the economy and would pose serious risks to our long-term economic health.
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Local Chapters

  • Serious Women, Serious Issues, Serious Action 6th Annual Conference

    When: 10/02/2010 - 8:30am - 7:00pm MDT

    Our 6th Annual Serious Women, Serious Issues, Serious Action Conference is sponsored by 9to5 Colorado, Latina Initiative and The White House Project!

    This year's theme: Set Your Future in Motion

    This is an inclusive conference for women of all ages to engage in information, resources, and tools to positively develop their own agenda about issues that affect their daily lives, including economic self-sufficiency.

    Day programing from 8:30am-4:30pm
    Reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm

    Breakfast, lunch, and free childcare provided

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  • Show your support for paid sick days! Court to hear oral arguments Oct. 1

    When: 10/01/2010 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
    The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments for the Paid Sick Days Ordinance lawsuit on:
     
    October 1, 2010, at 2:00 PM
    Washington County Justice Center
    432 East Washington Street
    West Bend, WI 53095
     
    We need YOU to attend this important hearing!
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  • 9to5 Meet and Greet: Last Chance to Register to Vote before Election Day!

    When: 09/30/2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

    9to5 is hosting a "Last Chance to Register to Vote" Happy Hour and Social!

    This is a great opportunity to bring friends & family members who need to register to vote!  First time voters and those who need to update their voter registration are welcome.

    Don't forget: October 4 is the last day one can register to vote for the November 2, 2010 elections.

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Focus on the Work

As Summer Ends, Turn Up the Heat for Paycheck Fairness

 Labor Day signals the end of summer; a time to return to the business-at-hand. 

This Labor Day signals a time to turn up the heat; a time to tell the U.S. Senate to get it done.

We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in September.

The Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182) would close loopholes in the Equal Pay Act, signed into law more than 45 years ago by President John F. Kennedy. It would enhance the procedures and remedies available to challenge violations of the law, and provide the government with tools to monitor and address pay inequities. Passing it is critical to realizing the decades-old promise of equal pay for equal work.

The House already passed the bill and we now need swift action from the Senate when they return to their offices this month. If we don’t get the Paycheck Fairness Act passed in this session, we’ll have to start all over again next year.

Time is of the essence.

Women who work full time earn, on average, only 77 cents for every dollar their male counterparts earn. This means that their families have $10,622 less to make ends meet in an already difficult year. For women of color, the gap is even wider.

Please stand with us and tell the Senate that working women and families deserve fair pay! 

You can phone the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.

 

Linda Meric is National Director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women