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As a proud member of the #SaveOurSNAP Coalition, we're thankful to the many partners who helped secure FRESH for Illinois. FRESH will provide $400 in one-time emergency assistance to up to 175,000 Illinoisans losing SNAP over the next year. Learn more here: ow.ly/fg8050Z7i4h. #SaveOurSnap
In a late-night vote, SB 3777, known as the Civil Rights Safeguard Act, passed the IL Gen Assembly & is on its way to Gov Pritzker's desk. This was made possible with the Illinois Department of Human Rights & bill sponsors Sen Adriane Johnson & Rep Justin Slaughter. Read more here: ow.ly/cbBx50Z6qnn
✔️ Mark your calendars! Join us for our June Advocacy Council meeting. This virtual meeting will feature a panel discussion with our Advocacy Council and the 2026 class of The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program.
📅 Date: 6/24/26
🕛 Time: 12pm-1:30 pm
RSVP: ow.ly/t2MS50Zb5S5
Disparate impact recognizes that policies that seem neutral can be discriminatory in practice and effect, if they impose an unjustified disproportionate harm on protected groups. You can learn more about this bill here: ow.ly/Bv2g50YJ78F
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We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch THIS Thursday 5/14 at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE! Ticket sales have closed. But you can still make a gift, attend virtually AND get raffle tickets here: womenemployed.org/twl
WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED: bit.ly/3S23wgU by WED at 2pm! The IL House Immigration & Human Rights Committee will hear testimony on the #CivilRightsSafeguardAct & we need YOUR support! SB3777 safeguards protections for Illinoisans from disparate impact discrimination. Learn more here: ow.ly/Bv2g50YJ78F
📢WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED: bit.ly/3S23wgU WED at 2pm the Illinois House Immigration & Human Rights Comm will hear testimony on the #CivilRightsSafeguardAct SB3777! This bill will safeguard civil rights protections for workers where discrimination laws apply by setting the #DisparateImpact standard. 🧵
Thank you to everyone who joined us at #TheWorkingLunch. Because of your support we raised dollars that will fuel the #PowerOfWE to drive change. If you weren't there you can still support our work with a gift! womenemployed.org/twl Thank you to our Leader sponsor Wind Creek Chicago Southland!
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch THIS Thursday 5/14 at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE! Ticket sales have closed. But you can still make a gift, attend virtually AND get raffle tickets here: womenemployed.org/twl
Myths vs. facts about the minimum wage: An FAQ on the economics of increasing wage floors from @epi.org. www.epi.org/publication/...
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SB3777--The Civil Rights Safeguard Act is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the agency responsible for enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). This amendment to the IHR...
For nearly 90 years, the minimum wage has been one of the core labor standards shaping job quality for workers in the United States. Since the 1938 enactment of the federal minimum wage as a core pill...
