We’re still reeling from President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress, an address that framed damaging policies and practices from his administration as though they were good for this country. We know better.What we didn’t hear? We didn’t hear the priorities of everyday people who are looking for financial relief, lower prices, more opportunity, fairness. We didn’t hear anything about the policies that are proven to lift communities up, that women and families so […]

It’s February! A month dedicated to love, history, and awareness. And while this month is often synonymous with flowers, cards, candy, and celebrating the love shared between friends and significant others, the Women Employed team proves that you can also show your love by advocating, educating, celebrating, and building power. This month, WE hosted financial wellness seminars, sipped cider while sharing WE’s mission with new audiences, attended Galentine’s Day gatherings, and celebrated […]

You know… We’re never too old to learn a thing or two from our mothers. From the moment they discover they are carrying us, they immediately go into mom mode, thinking about how to protect us, give us the best of everything, and teach us things like how to be kind, compassionate, and loving human beings. We also learn from them how to balance, shift, and adjust, all while showing up for others and caring for ourselves during life’s most uncertain moments. Because, after all, when they […]

This week, Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Throughout his time in office, Governor Pritzker has steadily invested in both new and established programs and services that are essential to Illinois women, families, workers, and students, attempting to correct for decades of disinvestment. We appreciate the increased investments in the Monetary Award Program (MAP), public colleges and universities, and the Illinois Child Tax Credit (CTC), especially in the face […]

Welcome to the latest edition of Women Employed’s series, For the Common Good, where we break down important issues that impact working women and their families — including the roles and the work of key federal agencies, departments, and programs — cut through the rhetoric, and provide actions you can take to make an impact.The Senate HELP Committee is holding a hearing today on Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Labor. So for this issue of For the […]