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Please join us for a viewing of "Silenced," followed by a panel discussion including, Women Employed's Executive VP of Policy, Programs, and Research, Sharmili Majmudar.
Date: 9/22
Where: The Davis Theater, Chicago, IL
Screening begins at 6:30 pm CT
RSVP: ow.ly/FPfH50ZPcyc
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September 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Enjoy this month’s “She Says,” where we talk with Andi McDaniel about finding solutions, what she loves most about her work, and why it’s important to support organizations like Women Employed: ow.ly/1HiY50VKW4Y

#WomenEmployed #SheSays #CityCast #CenteringWomensVoices
April 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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We need you to TAKEACTION now by contacting the members of the Senate HELP Committee (even if you are not their constituent) to demand they OPPOSE Andrea Lucas as Chair of the EEOC: ow.ly/mVgY5…#EEOCO#VOTENON#TAKEACTIONO#Juneteentht#WomenEmployede#EquityForAllll
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June 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The Office of the Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton invites you to join four Menopause Awareness Week events.

You’ll hear from experts in the field on managing symptoms, treatment options, policy recommendations, and providing support to employees.

Learn more: www.eventbrite.com/o/office-of-...
Menopause Matters 101 Webinar. Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. What IS a hot flash? Is my metabolism changing? Was I always this tired? Is brain fog real? What is happening to my sleep? and potential treatments. Join Dr. Pauline Maki and Dr. Makeba Williams as they discuss common symptoms and treatments. Monday, October 13. 12-1 p.m. MenopauseMatters101.eventbrite.com Menopause Matters. Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. You're invited to a conversation with experts in the field about managing symptoms, treatment options, and advocating for yourself in the workplace, healthcare settings, and beyond. Tuesday, October 14 - HIRE360 Chicago. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. Panel at 9 a.m. Limited parking, rideshare encouraged RSVP MenopauseMattersHire360.eventbrite.com Menopause Matters. The Economic Impact Webinar. Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. Join Women Employed to explore the ways that employers can provide responsive workplaces and align business priorities with employee needs through the implementation and communication of supportive policies, practices, culture, and work environments. Thursday, October 16, 12-1 p.m. https://bit.ly/WomenEmployed. Menopause Matters. Nutrition & Fitness Webinar. Every woman deserves to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. Join this virtual discussion with Alexia Hammonds from the Exercise, Aging, and Functional Ability Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Jill Foos of Jill Foos Wellness to learn how food, exercise, and sleep can support your body as it changes. Friday, October 17, 12-1 p.m. MenopauseMattersNutrition.eventbrite.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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📢 PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NEEDED to OPPOSE the administration’s damaging grantmaking rule changes!!

We need your action by July 13th to help us stop them!

Make your voice heard TODAY: ow.ly/7O3a50ZlS5Y

#WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #TakeAction
July 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Disparate impact recognizes that policies that seem neutral can be discriminatory in practice and effect, if they impose an unjustified disproportionate harm on protected groups. You can learn more about this bill here: ow.ly/Bv2g50YJ78F

#WomenEmployed #CivilRights #Illinois #TakeAction
Learn About the Civil Rights Safeguard Act
SB3777--The Civil Rights Safeguard Act is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the agency responsible for enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). This amendment to the IHR...
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May 26, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Disparate impact recognizes that policies that seem neutral can be discriminatory in practice and effect, if they impose an unjustified disproportionate harm on protected groups. You can learn more about this bill here: ow.ly/1msM50YJ79p

#WomenEmployed #CivilRights #Illinois #TakeAction
Expansion of Disparate Impact Codification
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April 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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The NEST Program is officially scheduled for a Subject Matter Hearing on April 15th at 5:30 PM!

📢 WITNESS SLIPS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT NEST FOR THE APRIL 15TH HEARING!!

Fill out your witness slip TODAY: ow.ly/pAf050YInJ9

#WomenEmployed #NEST #Illinois #TakeAction
April 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his proposed FY27 budget. But despite all the positive progress over the last several years, the budget does little to invest and meet the needs of our state.

Read more of WE’s Budget Address response here: ow.ly/ktAT50Yisk7

#WomenEmployed #BlogPost #StateOfTheState
February 22, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Are you, or someone you know, a college student interested in social justice? Applications for The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program, WE's paid summer internship, are NOW OPEN! 🎉

The deadline is March 25th: ow.ly/WHHS50Y4X6B

#WomenEmployed #SummerLeaders #Internship
January 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Exciting news! Women Employed has been named one of Chicago’s Best 25 Workplaces by the @Chicago Sun-Times! 🎉

This recognition is shared with our valued partners and supporters who make our work possible. Thank you and cheers! 🥂

#WomenEmployed #EquityForAll #ChicagoSunTimes #BestWorkplaces
October 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Want to learn more about what we're up to?

👀Check out June's Where in the World is Women Employed here: ow.ly/Jmsu50Wi3Ak
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June 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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We need you to TAKEACTION now by contacting the members of the Senate HELP Committee (even if you are not their constituent) to demand they OPPOSE Andrea Lucas as Chair of the EEOC: ow.ly/mVgY5…#EEOCO#VOTENON#TAKEACTIONO#WomenEmployede#EquityForAllll
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June 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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We are thankful to our Trailblazer sponsors ComEd & International Services! Join us at #TheWorkingLunch where we’ll be #CenteringWomensVoices on MAY 22! RSVP today before sales end on MON| 5/19 | 9am: womenemployed.org/twl
#WomenEmployed #TheWorkingLunch #TWL2025 #CenteringWomensVoices #EquityForAll
May 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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As we eagerly prepare for this year's #TheWorkingLunch event, we're excited to invite you to volunteer for multiple opportunities: bit.ly/4jBroAy

Positions include:
➡️ LUNCHEON GREETER
➡️ BALLROOM SET UP
➡️ BALLROOM TEARDOWN
➡️ RAFFLE SALES

#WomenEmployed #EquityForAll #TWL2025 #CenteringWomensVoices
May 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Meet up with Women Employed at 10:15am at Union Park. The rally & march begins at 11am!

Live outside of Chicago? 🌐 Find an event near you: maydaystrong.org

#InternationalWorkersDay #MayDay #March #Rally #Advocacy #TakeAction #RaiseYourVoice #Mobilize #WomenEmployed #EquityForAll #Defend #Protect
RSVP to March with Women Employed!
Across the country—from the fruit fields in California, to kitchens in Queens and loading docks in Atlanta, to right here in Chicago—working people are uniting. We are marching for our rights, for our...
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April 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Excited to join @WomenEmployed in celebrating 45 years at #TheWorkingLunch
November 14, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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Thanks @WomenEmployed for including a networking room focused on Parenting in the Pandemic as a part of #TheWorkingLunch. It was nice to be "in a room" with other parents.
November 14, 2024 at 9:05 AM