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9 to 5, National Association of Working Women

(BILINGUAL) National. 24 chapters. Founded 1973. Support, advocacy and legislative assistance on issues that affect women who work. Job problem counselors can advise women on how to make changes on their jobs. Dues $25/yr. Phone support, conferences, newsletters and referrals to local groups. Group development guidelines.
Write:
National Assoc. of Working Women
501 Pulliam St., Suite 344
Atlanta, GA 30312
Voice: 1-800-522-0925
Fax: 404-222-0006
Website: http://www.9to5.org
E-mail: 9to5@9to5.org
Verified: 10/14/2008

Business and Professional Women/USA

National. 1300 chapters. Founded 1919. Organization comprised of working women, who promote workplace equity and provide networking opportunities. Lobbying efforts, tri-annual magazine, periodic publications, resource center and grassroots community action projects. Annual national convention. Local group information available online.
Write:
Business and Professional Women/USA
1900 M St. NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 202-293-1100
Fax: 202-861-0298
Website: http://www.bpwusa.org
E-mail: memberservices@bpwusa.org
Verified: 10/13/2008

Quintessential Careers

Online resource. Website includes 'For Networking and Support, Join or Start a Job Club' article which provides helpful information and links for job seekers - including links which provide information on local job support groups, accessible by state. If no local support group exists, the article offers practical suggestions on how anyone can join with others to start and run their own job club self-help support group.
Website: http://www.quintcareers.com/job_club.html
Verified: 3/18/2009

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