Mary McCleod Bethune

(1875-1955)

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), an African American teacher, was one of the great educators of the United States. She was a leader of women, a distinguished adviser to American presidents, and a powerful champion of racial equality.

JEANETTE RANKIN

(1880-1973)

March is Women's History Month; time to bring greater focus to the contributions of women.

Jeanette Pickering Rankin holds an esteemed place in United States history as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives and the only member of Congress to vote against two world wars. She made a name for herself as a skilled lobbyist, organizer, politician, and pacifist.

 The US has the distinction of being only one of only a handful countries without legally guaranteed paid parental leave. A study of 190 countries shows that 177 have legal guarantees for paid parental leave, including 101 with 14 or more weeks of pay. Just a few lack any paid parental leave under law, including Australia, Swaziland, the United States, and Papua New Guinea. Starting in 2011, Australia will offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

Membership Drive 2010 - Off to a Great Start

9to5’s Membership Drive began on February 1st and already Chapters across the country have had great success in recruiting new members to join the working women’s movement.

If you are already a member of 9to5, then you know that being a part of our organization not only connects you to a nationwide network of women and activists who care about working women’s issues, but empowers you to become an agent for change by sending you action alerts and e-mail updates on important legislation, inviting you to local and national leadership conferences, and much more. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member.