Family Values at Work - A Multi-State Consortium

Illinois

Town Hall Meeting

Women Employed is leading the coalition rallying behind the Healthy Workplace Act, a proposed statewide paid sick days standard. The coalition includes dozens of advocacy groups from across the state that are raising public awareness about paid sick days and campaigning for this new workplace standard. Activities include distributing postcards to constituents with a message to legislators in order to show public demand for paid sick days. In addition, the coalition has held town hall meetings around the state to allow individuals to share their stories about the impact of not having paid sick days. 

Recent News Coverage:

Chicago Tribune: Article about sick employees coming to work - "Even when sick, workers slog into work."

Crain's Chicago Business: Article on H1N1 flu and our sick days bill - "Amid flu, a call for days off."

Today's Workplace: Blog on the need for paid sick days - "Paid Sick Days: A Social and Moral Imperative."

The Daily Herald: Letter to the editor about sick days - "It's hard to stay home without sick days."

Contact:

Melissa Josephs, mjosephs@womenemployed.org, 312 782-3902 x234
www.sickdaysillinois.org, www.womenemployed.org