Jones Highlights the Issue of Pay Inequality Between Men and Women

Mar 30, 2017 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to bring awareness to the issue of pay inequity between men and women by working to declare April 4 as “Pay Equity Day.” This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn the...

Moylan Backs Legislation to Provide Relief to Families

Mar 30, 2017 | Moylan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Middle-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Moylan-backed bill is a key element of an...

Hernandez Fighting to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work

Mar 30, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, is fighting for pay equity by supporting legislation that prohibits employers from paying employees who have equal experience and are in identical roles, different wages....

Welch Bill Would Stop Nursing Homes from Discharging Patients

Mar 30, 2017 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to provide new safeguards for nursing home patients, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is sponsoring legislation that would protect residents from being involuntarily discharged from facilities. “Some nursing homes use a...