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WE relentlessly pursue equity for all by effecting policy change, expanding access to education, & advocating for fair, inclusive workplaces. We are a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit & do not endorse candidates for office nor views expressed in comments.
Check out our FY2025 Impact Report: womenemployed.org/impact-report In this report, we show how we are using the #PowerOfWE to defend our rights, strengthen our resilience & deliver results that will leave a lasting impact. All the victories in this report were made possible by supporters like YOU!
The status of #workingwomen 55+ has become an increasing focus of our work—how much these women are overlooked, lacking recognition of their contributions or even presence in the workforce due to outdated assumptions of aging.
Read more here: ow.ly/RYy650YjEThere: ow.ly/RYy650YjET
Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his proposed FY27 budget. But despite all the positive progress over the last several years, the budget does little to invest and meet the needs of our state.
Read more of WE’s Budget Address response here: ow.ly/ktAT50Yisk7
#WomenEmployed #BlogPost #StateOfTheState
Join Promote The Vote Alliance's US Senate Candidate Forum THIS Saturday, 2/21 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Critical topics include #healthcare, #education, #economicjustice & #votingrights.
📍 Location: Rainbow PUSH, 930 E. 50th, Chgo
🕤 Time: 1:15 — 3:30 p.m.
🔗 Registration: ow.ly/yhh250YhNFE
Today we celebrate the life & lasting impact of #JesseJacksonJr —a tireless advocate for civil rights, equality, and justice. One of his slogans was “Keep Hope Alive.” Let us honor his legacy, and keep hope alive, by continuing the work he championed—building a fairer, more inclusive future for all.
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Show some love to a changemaker in your life today by nominating them to be an honoree for #TheWorkingLunch2026, our signature fundraising event, on Thursday, May 14th: womenemployed.org/twl 🎉
It’s #TakeActionTuesday! THE MOST URGENT: Say NO the SAVE Act! (AGAIN) Last year, the SAVE Act stalled in the Senate. But this bad bill is back, and it could be voted on as early as TOMORROW. Raise your voice on this, and other important issues: ow.ly/rrt650Yct3R
🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN for the Barb Yong Equal Pay Scholarship! The Equal Pay Chicago Coalition will award $1,000 to a college student who is passionate about advancing social justice—like gender equity and workers' rights. *Deadline: 3/2/26* Learn more here: ow.ly/Rk4e50UM37u
#Scholarship
Are you, or someone you know, a college student interested in social justice? Applications for The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program, WE's paid summer internship, are NOW OPEN! 🎉
The deadline is March 25th: ow.ly/WHHS50Y4X6B
#WomenEmployed #SummerLeaders #Internship
Today, we're is issuing a Damage Report: The Assault on Working Women Under the Trump Administration, Including Illinois Impacts - ow.ly/S5Vz50Y08pg In it, we spotlight the alarming actions designed & executed by this admin to harm #WorkingWomen nationwide & the impacts they are having in IL.
We hope everyone is finding moments of rest amid all that’s happening, and a renewed sense of determination. Thank you for supporting us in our work!.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to help fuel #ThePowerOfWE there’s still time to make an end of year donation today: womenemployed.org/donate
Please join Pride Action Tank & the AIDS Foundation Chicago for the 6th annual Illinois Policy Forum on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging Issues. This year’s forum will be TOMORROW, Thursday, December 18th from 8:30 until 10 am CT.
Register TODAY: bit.ly/3XmMXvE
Today is the 68th anniversary of the creation of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, and over 200 recent employees have shared an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
The word “moxie” describes someone who has courage, nerve, and spunk. It’s someone who bets on themselves unapologetically and without permission. And it’s someone like Scout Driscoll, who shortly after college opened her branding agency, Design Scout. 💪
Enjoy "She Says" here ow.ly/csfc50Xwx9A
Save the date for #TheWorkingLunch2026 — Thurs, May 14!🎉 Join nearly 800 activists, community partners, and political leaders who support removing barriers to economic equity & increasing the economic status of women. With our rights under siege, the Power of WE—fueled by YOU—matters more than ever.
SAVE THE DATE & join us for a collaboration from Women Employed's WE Hub X Chicago Housing Authority X Chase: Sleigh Your Budget! Learn, Earn, and Have Some Holiday Fun!
📅 Date: Thurs, 12.4
🕛 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm CT
📍 Location: Fosco Park, 1312 S Racine Ave, Chgo, IL
🌐 Register TODAY: ow.ly/XgjR50Xw7g2
Since the DOL isn’t recognizing #WomenInApprenticeshipDay today we’ll do what women in the trades do: Roll up our sleeves & get it done ourselves. We are building, leading & proving apprenticeships are key to high-wage careers. @secretarylcd.govpeeps.us: We need protections to close the #WageGap!🛠️
Connect with top employers to discover your next career move at Women Employed & City of Chicago Colleges Employer Expo Networking Fair! 🎉
📍Where: Kennedy King College, Great Hall
📆Date: Friday, November 21st, 2025
🕢 Time: 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. CT
Registration is required, visit: ow.ly/SFAp50Xnl6m
WE recently led a research project to investigate the career pathways of women healthcare workers who started in entry-level, low-paid roles in Chgo w/ a particular interest in Women of Color. Enjoy our new report, Navigating the Maze: Challenges in Healthcare Career Advancement - ow.ly/k54250XmOYY
We have begun seeing articles, celebrities’ stories & witnessing movements all dedicated to eradicating the shame associated with #menopause. Proving that w/ access to the right resources & support, it can be a joyful time in your life. Just ask some of the staff members at WE: ow.ly/oQmO50XkGAc
🗣️ VIRTUAL TOWN HALL!! Moderated by Starr De Los Santos with Women Employed, we'll hear from Greg Kelley, with SEIU HCIIMK, Amber Smock, with Access Living, the Workers Center for Racial Justice, state elected officials & more.
📅: THURSDAY 10/30
🕐: 6:00 —7:30 pm CT
🔗: ow.ly/ANBe50XiA55
Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day. Latinas are paid just 54¢ for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This is not just a number, but a lifetime of stolen wages. As the EEOC is rolling back our employment rights, URGE Congress to provide oversight that the EEOC is protecting workers! #Trabajadoras
Exciting news! Women Employed has been named one of Chicago’s Best 25 Workplaces by the @Chicago Sun-Times! 🎉
This recognition is shared with our valued partners and supporters who make our work possible. Thank you and cheers! 🥂
#WomenEmployed #EquityForAll #ChicagoSunTimes #BestWorkplaces
Brittany Panuccio, who does not have relevant experience, was nominated to serve as the next commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Tell your senators to OPPOSE Panuccio and protect worker’s rights here: equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/134442/
#EEOC #TakeAction #WorkersRights
The Chicago Urban League's 2025 Wealth & Opportunity Entrepreneurship Summit is back & joining the panel this year is Women Employed's Raven Hargest, our WE Hub Manager!✨
📆 THIS FRI-10.3
🕣 8:30AM-4:00PM
📍 8331 S. Stewart Ave.
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/CULwealthsummit
#WomensEntrepreneurship #CESummit2025
SAVE THE DATE for our webinar on 10/6 from 3– 4 pm to learn the findings from our recently released report, "Navigating the Maze: Challenges in Healthcare Career Advancement".
RSVP: ow.ly/WAS450WS29e
This report was made possible by the generous support of JPMorganChase.
#HealthcareCareers
Senate Republicans changed Senate Rules to allow confirmation of Trump’s nominees in batches by a simple majority vote making it easier to quickly confirm unqualified loyalist candidates. WE continues to advocate for transparent & comprehensive vetting & approval processes for presidential nominees.
New Census data shows men’s earnings AGAIN grew faster than women’s in 2024—widening the wage gap for the 2nd year in a row. 😡 The result? Thousands of dollars lost each year for women and their families. Read IWPR’s full statement: iwpr.org/iwprs-new-na...
#NewCensusData #EqualPay #WageGap
We invite you to join us for our joint Advocacy & Marketing Council Fall Kick-Off Social next WED 10.17 from 5:30–7pm. This in-person-only gathering will take place at Women Employed’s office, at 67 E. Madison, Ste 2000, Chgo, IL. Registration is required:https://ow.ly/UBPw50WQBYU by 9.15!
