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9to5, National Association of Working Women
American organization
Quick Facts
- Date:
- 1973 - present
- Headquarters:
- Milwaukee
- Areas Of Involvement:
- wage and salary
- collective bargaining
- comparable worth
9to5, National Association of Working Women, organization established in 1973 and dedicated to improving the working conditions and ensuring the rights of women office workers in the United States. The group had its origins in 9to5 News, a newsletter that was first published in December 1972. About a year later, the newsletter’s publishers announced the formation of Boston 9to5, a grassroots collective for women office workers that addressed issues such as low pay and lack of opportunities for advancement. One of the organization’s earliest victories included a class-action suit filed against several Boston publishing companies that awarded the female plaintiffs ...(100 of 330 words)