Declares March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Illinois to raise awareness about the gender wage gap.
The bill declares March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Illinois. It highlights the wage gap between women and men, noting that women earn 83 cents for every dollar earned by men. The resolution encourages citizens to learn about the pay gap's impact on women's economic security and families. It also acknowledges specific Equal Pay Days for various groups, including mothers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black women, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women, Latinas, disabled women, and Native women. The bill emphasizes the importance of pay equity for societal progress and competitiveness.
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