Monday, June 4, 2012

Support Equal Pay!




For the last two weeks, supporters of equal pay have been making calls to the Senate, and we can't thank you enough. Well, we still need your calls, and we're excited to let you know that the toll-free number is still working, so please read on . . .
U.S. women need fair pay now -- and two minutes of your time could help them get it!
The Paycheck Fairness Act directly affects working women and families in your state and across the country. Nationally, a typical woman working full time, year round still is paid only 77 cents for every dollar a typical man is paid. PFA is the next step in closing this disparity. Call your senators today at 1-888-876-9527 and ask them to support the Paycheck Fairness Act!
Currently there is no broad prohibition against penalizing or even firing employees just for TALKING about their salaries. By keeping workers in the dark, employers prevent them from ever learning they are experiencing pay discrimination. The Paycheck Fairness Act changes that.
Your senators vote will be crucial in passing this bill that will help to close that wage gap.
STEP 1: Let your senators know that constituents want them to support the Paycheck Fairness Act. Women and families need equal pay in this economy. You can help: Call 1-888-876-9527 today.
Once you call, you will hear directions explaining how to speak with your senators, and then you will be patched through directly to their office.
STEP 2: Double your impact by forwarding this message to friends and family!
Women need fair pay now. Will your senators support equal pay? Every call counts, and the vote is expected next week! Your call is needed today. Please dial 1-888-876-9527.

Friday, March 9, 2012

CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!



it's celebratin' time, friends!

What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than to spend it with women's organizations from across Illinois that have made all the difference in women's lives? Join DuPage NOW and College of DuPage on March 14th to meet and hear from featured speakers on what Women's History Month has meant to their organization. Plus, learn more about these vital organizations and how they have shaped progress in our communities - and what progress still needs to be made. Don't miss this powerful and inspiring evening with over 15 history-changing organizations from across our communities. 

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Featuring speakers from:
Planned Parenthood of Illinois
ACLU of Illinois
AAUW Illinois
Chicago Abortion Fund
Mujeres Latinas
Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition
YWCA Patterson & McDaniel Family Center
Illinois Choice Action Team
Illinois National Organization for Women
PFLAG of DuPage
CASA of DuPage
Family Shelter Services
Take Back The Night DuPage
Zonta International
and more!
PLUS: Live musical entertainment provided by Laura Joy Laura Joy is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who has drawn comparisons ranging from Joni Mitchell to Ani Difranco. laurajoymusic.com
Time

March 14 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location

College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Created by

DuPage County NOW
More Info

*ROOM SRC 2800 at College of DuPage, by the library
There will be a bake sale, t-shirts, books and CDs available for purchase, as well as organization tables for information on all of our presenting organizations!

*This event is FREE to attend  


RSVP Here or Here!