Women Employed

@WomenEmployed

WE relentlessly pursue equity for women in the workforce by effecting policy change, expanding access to education, & advocating for fair, inclusive workplaces.

Chicago, IL
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  1. 36 minutes ago

    WE also developed a set of recommendations to address gaps in Illinois to ensure our workforce better reflects the growing diversity of our state and economy. You can read our policy briefs at

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  2. 36 minutes ago

    Illinois suffers from alarming racial achievement gaps in , which we must address if we hope to achieve equity for all. Join us on for an important conversation on how we can advance racial equity in at a statewide level. RSVP:

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  3. Nov 17

    Chicago's Office of Labor Standards will hold webinars this week to help workers & businesses understand their rights and responsibilities during the pandemic. See below 4 more info! To learn more about your rights at work during COVID-19, visit:

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  4. Nov 17

    The triple punch is pushing women out of jobs they held and preventing many from seeking new ones, limiting prospects and earnings over a lifetime. Across a nation, it could stunt growth, robbing the economy of educated, experienced and dedicated workers.

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  5. Nov 17

    The pandemic, the election, the confirmation, and more—are all affecting you in important ways, and we want to do something about it. But we need your help. Can you take this short 10-minute survey? Plus, you’ll be entered to win a $20 gift card!

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  6. Nov 16

    Need help applying for ? Join for a free online financial aid application completion workshop. The last workshop will take place tomorrow, 11/17 from 6-8pm CT. See attached flyer for future dates and more information! 🎓

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  7. Nov 16

    After 4 years of fighting rollbacks on our hard-fought gains, we can now make progress towards a more equitable future, one that includes our first woman—a Black, South Asian woman—as Vice President. Join us in making these next 4 years count!

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  8. Nov 16

    For more information about your rights at work during , check out our fact sheet and digital outreach toolkit. Available in English, Spanish, and Polish!

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  9. Nov 16

    With the alarming rise in cases, it is important that working people know their rights and employers are aware of their responsibilities as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. See below for more information on two upcoming webinars meant to help workers & businesses:

    To help workers and businesses understand their rights and responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chicago Office of Labor Standards will hold webinars this week. Register:
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  10. Nov 16

    WE want to fight for you and the things you care about right now, but WE need your help first. Can you take a 10-min survey and let us know what issues you care about and how you view our current work? You’ll be entered to win a $20 gift card!

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  11. Nov 16

    Join us TODAY at 2pm CT for the first workshop in Together We Thrive, a digital event series for single moms in + their supporters! Check out the event lineup and RSVP at .​

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    Nov 16

    The poem by Chicago's is capturing the hearts 💕and minds of women and girls🙋🏾‍♀️👧🏽around the world 🌎.

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    This "Brown girl" poem celebrates Kamala Harris’ historic VP win and !
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  13. Nov 16

    As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, it’s important for you to know the employment rights & protections that exist in case you get sick with . Visit to view the full fact sheet (also available in Spanish & Polish).

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  14. Nov 14

    Join us 11/16-11/20 for Together We Thrive, a digital event series for single moms in + their supporters! Check out the event lineup and RSVP at .​ (The first 100 guests to sign up for each event will receive a special gift!)

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    Nov 13

    Thank you for having me on your podcast . I really enjoyed this conversation.

    is threatening decades of gains women have made in the workplace. Our President & CEO, , discusses the staggering statistics & more with Beata Kirr, Co-Head of Investment Strategies and a National Managing Director at :
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  16. Nov 13

    "Senator Harris’ decision to don these colors is hugely symbolic, connecting her election to the fight for women’s rights. It has taken a century after American women won the right to vote for one of them to finally ascend that ladder to the White House."

    Vice President-elect 's decision to wear a white suit is hugely symbolic, connecting her election to the fight for women’s rights and women’s suffrage in the U.S.
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  17. Nov 13

    Mothers today want the multifaceted lives their feminist forebears sacrificed for, government policies that make childcare affordable, and a culture that sees mothers as critical workers worthy of support, not as default "shock absorbers" in society.

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    Nov 13

    After 27 years of working on her feet, Priscila needed surgery in both knees. She can't go to physical therapy because cut off her health insurance. Here is her story.

    Priscila Tapia, Omni Chicago Hotel Worker
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  19. Nov 13

    Need help applying for ? Join for a free online financial aid application completion workshop. Next workshop will take place tomorrow, 11/14. See attached flyer for future dates and more information! 🎓

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    Nov 12

    What would more cash in your pocket mean for your family? Tell us! Join the Illinois Cost of Living Refund’s Virtual Community Town Hall on Thursday, November 19 from 12-2:30. RSVP on Eventbrite:

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