Save May 10th for The Working Lunch
NPR's Linda Wertheimer will keynote our May 10, 2012 luncheon, which will bring together 1000 Chicagoland leaders to network, strengthen partnerships, and make change for working women. >> Learn more

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.

A Hundred Activists Attend Party with a Purpose
WE Can Do It! brought together Chicagoland advocates to mix, mingle, and make change for working women. >> Learn more >> See event photos

WE Co-Hosts Education Conference
WE recently co-hosted the College Changes Everything conference, which brought 300 education leaders together to hear national experts like U.S. Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter talk about ways to help low-income students complete degrees. >> Learn more

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