Speak Up Against Devastating Budget Cuts!
Illinois policymakers are planning major funding cuts to vital services that working women depend upon. WE has been keeping the heat on by attending rallies in Chicago to protest the cuts. But our leaders need to hear from you as well! >> Take action! >> See rally pictures >> Learn more

Join us for a Party With a Purpose 
Come to WE Can Do It! Enjoy an evening of community, connections, change - and trivia. Meet other advocates, connect to the issues, and win fun prizes. Tickets are only $30 and include appetizers and drinks. >> Learn more >> Register

The Working Lunch Survey Says...
What did hundreds of advocates, as well as business and civic leaders, tell us are their top priorities for working women at The Working Lunch? >> See survey results >> Watch videos >> See photos 
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Flu Outbreak Highlights Need for Paid Sick Days
President Obama has urged employers to provide sick days during the crisis, so that sick employees can stay home and not risk the public health.  Women Employed is working hard for passage of the Healthy Workplace Act in Illinois, which would guarantee paid sick days for all workers - a move that would benefit families and protect the public. >>  Hear Obama's address >> Learn more >> Take action

Equal Pay Day
Tuesday, April 28th was Equal Pay Day.  Wage discrimination still affects millions of American families. >> Learn more

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.

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 Action Network
Women Employed continues to lead the way toward economic security, fairness, and opportunity by mobilizing public support for our initiatives. >> Take action today.

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.