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Pappas to Host Women’s Legislative Advisory Panel

Oct 24, 2019 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is inviting local residents to attend her Women’s Legislative Advisory Panel on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bloomingdale Library, located at 101 E. Fairfield Way in Bloomingdale. “Conducting...

Rep. Slaughter Hosts Local Women to Discuss Equal Pay, Health Care

Oct 17, 2019 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently hosted local women for a legislative advisory committee to discuss issues such as health care, equal pay, gun violence and economic opportunity. “While extreme politicians in Washington continue to push...

Didech Applauds New Pay Equity Law Going Into Effect

Oct 11, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Women in Illinois will no longer face biased interview questions that have historically locked them into a lifetime of lower pay as a result of a new pay equity law backed by state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, going into effect. “While Donald...

Costa Howard Highlights New Law to Fight Gender Wage Disparity

Oct 4, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois women are taking a major step toward pay equity under a new law, passed by state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, that prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. “Equal work deserves equal pay,” said...

Yingling Hosts Equal Pay Day of Action

Sep 5, 2019 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, partnered with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to hold a Day of Action to demand equal pay for equal work. Yingling and Kim spoke to the crowd about the importance of equal pay before going out into the...

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