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Fox News Covers Paid Sick Days Town Hall Meeting
Nearly 2.5 million Illinois workers could accrue paid sick time under the Healthy Workplace Act (HB 5320), which was recently introduced in the Illinois legislature. >> Learn more and take the Fox News website poll.

Take the 35th Anniversary Pledge
In honor of our anniversary, we’re sharing 35 ways you can make life better for working women. Whether you do one, ten, or every item, we ask that you tell us what you did. >> Watch our anniversary video and celebrate our milestone.

Our 35th Birthday Party Was a Blast! 
Women Employed celebrated its 35th anniversary with a party featuring 200 guests, 35 "Champions for Change" and lots of camaraderie. >> See the photos

Women Employed Featured on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
The national public affairs program features our work to build awareness about the problem of low-wage work and win changes in public policies and corporate practices. >> Watch the segment.


Join Student Advocates for Success
Are you an adult student balancing work and family? Do you need more financial aid or other student supports? Take action today to ensure access to a quality education for low-income adults.

WE's 2008 Legislative Agenda
In our 35th anniversary year, Women Employed continues to lead the way toward economic security, fairness, and opportunity. >> Read our 2008 Legislative Agenda.

Mobilizing Women Leaders 
Working Women for Change is a Women Employed initiative that brings together women in business and civic leadership to address the problems facing women earning low wages. >>Get the facts.


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