Don't Miss Out on Your Free Raffle Ticket!
WE's Advocacy Council is extending you a special offer. Get your tickets for WE Can Do It! - Women Employed's annual cocktail party - by September 10th, and you'll get a free raffle entry. Just follow the instructions in this video. >> Event Info >> Register!

Pay Raise for IL's Lowest-Wage Workers 
On July 1st, Illinois' minimum wage increased to $8.25, which is $1.00 higher than the federal minimum wage. >> Find out more about this and your other rights on the job.

Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Paid Sick Days
An eye-opening University of Chicago survey shows that nearly one in six American workers have lost a job because they took a sick day, three in four feel that paid sick days are a basic workers right, and 86 percent support paid sick days legislation. >> Read the report

Melissa Josephs Interviewed on Vocalo Radio
WE's Melissa Josephs, Director of Equal Opportunity Policy, recently talked to Vocalo Radio about sexual harrassment and what to do if it happens to you. >> Listen  >> Learn about your rights on the job.

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn!
Want to connect and network online with other advocates? Join Women Employed's new group on LinkedIn! Post a news article, comment on a thread, or start a conversation. >> Join now

Hundreds Moved to Action at The Working Lunch
Close to 800 education, business, and community leaders joined us on May 4th at WE's annual luncheon. Hundreds signed a petition calling for the Governor to support working students. >> View photos and videos >> Learn more

Department of Labor Picks Career Coach
Career Coach has been chosen as one of the top ten career exploration tools. It is now featured on the Department of Labor's Career One Stop website.  >> Try Career Coach

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.

WE Fights for Paid Sick Days
This flu season, the need for paid sick days is greater than ever in order to help curb the spread of the H1N1 virus. >> Find out what Women Employed is doing. >> Take action

WE Works to Ensure Green Jobs for Women
Women Employed is partnering with major Illinois green jobs initiatives to ensure that women have access to this promising emerging industry.  Read the white paper by WE partner Chicagoland GreenCollar Jobs Initiative and learn about green workforce strategies.

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.