The 1970s Boston women's movement that inspired the hit film 9 to 5

If you worked in Boston in the 1970s, you may have known that a group of women clerical workers mobilized for better pay, advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment. After organizing, they eventually formed the organization 9to5, which still exists today in several U.S. cities and inspired the hit film 9 to 5 starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin. In this episode, I talk about what's still happening today and the lessons we can take from those inspiring women clerical workers of Boston, including the importance of forming unions. Read more about the new film: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/9to5-the-story-of-a-movement/ See the screening schedule: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/indie-lens-pop-up/screening-schedule/?film=9to5-the-story-of-a-movement If you've been abused at work related to your race, gender, disability, age, or other demographic and would like to share your story anonymously, email [email protected]. If you feel like you need more help, I have a free guide to recovery steps at dignitytogether.org/targets and a signup for daily boosts through your inbox at the same place. Facebook: @HierarchyPodcast Twitter: @ScrewHierarchy