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WE relentlessly pursue equity for all by effecting policy change, expanding access to education, & advocating for fair, inclusive workplaces.

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The U.S. Census Bureau is proposing frightening changes to how―and who―the count. And the results will have devastating consequences for our communities, our political representation, and our democracy. We need YOU to take action today to help stop these monstrous changes.

Submit a public comment by November 2nd with our partners at Hands Off Our Census: https://handsoffourcens.us/ by @womenemployed

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In Illinois, we have paid sick time and paid time off laws that allow workers with symptoms of menopause to take time off when they need. Work in Chicago? Visit paidleavechicago.org for more information. Work elsewhere in Illinois? Check out paidleaveil.org.

#PaidSickTime #PaidTimeOff #PaidLeave #Menopause #MenopauseAwareness by @womenemployed

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#MarkYourCalendars and join us for our 10/27 advocacy council meeting to discuss Women Employed's current initiatives, forecast the work ahead, and participate in a Salary Negotiation Workshop facilitated by WE Expert: Mary Kay Devine, Chief of Staff. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while we gather with fellow advocates and changemakers.

With the season of ghouls and goblins quickly approaching, don't let the fear of asking haunt you—conjure up the salary you deserve! During WE’s Salary Negotiation session, you will:

→ Better understand the race and gender wage gap,
→ Learn the steps of salary negotiations so you can make the money you deserve,
→ Build your confidence to demonstrate your value to decision makers,
→ Access additional resources to support your negotiation skills.

This meeting will be in person at Women Employed's downtown Chicago office.

Please let us know you’re coming! RSVP here: https://ow.ly/3Y5C50ZUG7c (🔗 events link in bio)

Questions? Email Efrata Sasahulih, Program Manager, @esasahulih@womenemployed.org.

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #EquityForAll #AdvocacyCouncil #KnowYourWorth by @womenemployed

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On August 7, Governor Pritzker signed the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act into law, which, among other things, protects people experiencing menopausal symptoms from discrimination. Join today's webinar hosted by the Illinois Department of Human Rights at 12:00 noon CT to learn more: bit.ly/4hBWie1

#menopause #menopauseawareness by @womenemployed

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#SaveTheDate and join The Moth | @mothstories for a StorySLAM, an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5‑minute story on the night’s theme: #Caretakers - those who go the extra mile. Selfless moms and dutiful dads, family members who care for the young and old 24/7 or strangers and loved ones who step up in a pinch. The acts of service or obligation that are too often invisible to everyone except those on the receiving end. The labor of care that is unpaid but priceless.

Date: 10/20/2026
Time: Doors open at 6 PM, stories start at 7 PM
Where: FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL
Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show. Grab tickets today: https://ow.ly/lL3F50ZUFe4

Sponsored by @the75million, a national campaign led by gender justice organizations fighting for the 75 million women in America's workforce to have #PaidSickLeave, #FairWages, and #EqualPay, and joined by their proud campaign partner @womenemployed.

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #75Million #TheMoth #CareTakers #StorySLAM by @womenemployed

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4 days ago

Today marks the first day of Menopause Awareness Week (MAW) in Illinois, created by SJR 52 and championed by sponsors Sen. Adriane Johnson and Rep. Camille Lilly. MAW calls attention to the experiences, obstacles, and opportunities for people during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Learn more about the week’s events, hosted by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, here: bit.ly/ILMenopause

#menopause #menopauseawareness by @womenemployed

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5 days ago

NEW RULE ALERT: USPS has changed the way that mail is postmarked. Mail will now be postmarked on the day it is processed, NOT the day it is dropped in the mail.

• That means your mail-in ballot could be invalidated, even if you drop it in the mail before the November 3rd deadline.
• Complete and mail your ballot as soon as possible, several days before the deadline.
• Go into your post office and ask the clerk to postmark your ballot at the counter.

For more information visit: https://womenemployed.org/voter-mobilization-tool

#Vote2026 #2026Election #GOTV #MakeAPlan by @womenemployed

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6 days ago

📢 Join us for our upcoming Pathways to Opportunity webinar, Know Your Rights: Accessing the Power and Protections of Employment Rights for Survivors, presented by @futureswithoutviolence, @womenemployed and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce.

In a 2025 survey by Futures Without Violence and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, up to 60% of survivors reported being fired, denied a promotion, or experiencing workplace harassment or discrimination after disclosing their experiences.

For survivors, balancing safety, healing, and employment can be challenging. Employment rights can help survivors obtain and maintain employment, but many professionals who support survivors may not be aware of these protections.

Join us as we explore the employment rights survivors can leverage to help them obtain and maintain employment.

💡 Know Your Rights: Accessing the Power and Protections of Employment Rights for Survivors
📅 Wednesday October 21, 2026
⏰ 1 PM CT
🔗 Register today at www.tinyurl.com/pathwaysrights (🔗 events link in bio)

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #EquityForAll #KYR by @womenemployed

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7 days ago

Latina/x women are paid just 53¢ for every $1 earned by white, non-Hispanic men. We cannot let the proof of the Latina/x wage gap disappear. The U.S. Census Bureau is proposing a rule to remove race and ethnicity questions from the 2030 Census, threatening the data we need to fight for pay equity. We must protect these surveys and ensure every voice is counted. We need your help to stop these changes! Take action with Hands Off Our Census, and submit your public comment before the November 2, 2026 deadline here: https://ow.ly/e6e850ZVUBK (🔗 link in bio)

Take a stand against pay discrimination & occupational segregation!

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #EquityForAll #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras by @womenemployed

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8 days ago

#MarkYourCalendars and join us for our 10/27 advocacy council meeting to discuss Women Employed's current initiatives, forecast the work ahead, and participate in a Salary Negotiation Workshop facilitated by WE Expert: @marykaydevine, Chief of Staff. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while we gather with fellow advocates and changemakers.

With the season of ghouls and goblins quickly approaching, don't let the fear of asking haunt you—conjure up the salary you deserve! During WE’s Salary Negotiation session, you will:

→ Better understand the race and gender wage gap,
→ Learn the steps of salary negotiations so you can make the money you deserve,
→ Build your confidence to demonstrate your value to decision makers,
→ Access additional resources to support your negotiation skills.

This meeting will be in person at Women Employed's downtown Chicago office.

Please let us know you’re coming! RSVP here: https://ow.ly/3Y5C50ZUG7c (🔗 events link in bio)

Questions? Email Efrata Sasahulih, Program Manager, @esasahulih@womenemployed.org.

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #EquityForAll #AdvocacyCouncil #KnowYourWorth by @womenemployed

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9 days ago

We are outraged by the news emerging from both @cornelluniversity and Louisiana State University (@lsu), which underscores the persistent culture of sexual violence that continues to disproportionately affect women and impede their ability to achieve personal and economic autonomy.

Sexual violence prevents all women, especially Women of Color, from safely moving through the world, including school and the workplace, and from fairly accessing opportunity. Sexual assault on college campuses is disruptive to the educational paths of the mostly women who are victimized; perpetuates social norms and institutional tolerance to commit sexual assault which mimics and presages what we see with workplace harassment; and is a form of unfairness, inequity, and discrimination in higher education.

WE firmly stands with this statement from our friends at the Survivor Justice Network | @survivorjusticenetwork, anchored by metoomvmt, @mujerxsrising and @nationalwomenslawcenter: In Solidarity with Survivors: A Statement on Campus Violence and Institutional Complicity - https://ow.ly/8ekj50ZUH9v (🔗 link in bio)

If you or someone you know needs support, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) at 800-656-HOPE

📷: Survivor Justice Network

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #EquityForAll #LSU #IAmJaneDoe #BelieveSurvivors by @womenemployed

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10 days ago

#SaveTheDate and join The Moth | @mothstories for a StorySLAM, an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5‑minute story on the night’s theme: #Caretakers - those who go the extra mile. Selfless moms and dutiful dads, family members who care for the young and old 24/7 or strangers and loved ones who step up in a pinch. The acts of service or obligation that are too often invisible to everyone except those on the receiving end. The labor of care that is unpaid but priceless.

Date: 10/20/2026
Time: Doors open at 6 PM, stories start at 7 PM
Where: FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL
Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show. Grab tickets today: https://ow.ly/lL3F50ZUFe4 (🔗event link in bio)

Sponsored by @the75million, a national campaign led by gender justice organizations fighting for the 75 million women in America's workforce to have #PaidSickLeave, #FairWages, and #EqualPay, and joined by their proud campaign partner @womenemployed.

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #75Million #TheMoth #CareTakers #StorySLAM by @womenemployed

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