Get the Facts!
Do you know the facts about working women? You may be surprised. Learn the facts and what you can do to change them to make life better for working women.  >> Learn more

New Initiative Helps Adults Complete their Degrees
Along with our partners, Women Employed recently launched Complete the Degree, a program to help adults who have some college credits and want to go back and earn their degrees. >> Learn more

Students March for MAP
Women Employed is organizing community college students across Illinois to advocate for more funding for MAP, a vital need-based financial aid program. >> See photos

Senator and Students Speak About WE’s Effect
Cause and Effect, our 2010-2011 annual report, features videos and photostreams highlighting how we improved lives for working women and their families last year. >> Read report >> Online features

Support Paid Sick Days on Facebook
2.5 million Illinois workers lack the option to stay home when they or a family member is sick. Help us build public awareness and support for a paid sick days law in Illinois. >> Like our Paid Sick Days page on Facebook. >> Sign our petition to support sick days in Illinois.

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.

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

Campus Organizers Give Students a Voice
Women Employed recently trained new campus organizers, community college students who will help other students on their campus to advocate for financial aid and other supports. >> See pictures