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This resolution declares March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Illinois, highlighting the ongoing issue of gender wage disparities in the workforce. The resolution provides context about the gender pay gap by referencing U.S. Census data showing that women working full-time and year-round are paid 83% of what men are paid, with an even wider gap when including part-time and seasonal workers. It acknowledges that the pay gap varies significantly across different communities, introducing specific Equal Pay Days for various groups such as Asian American, Black, Latina, disabled, and Native women, each demonstrating distinct wage disparities compared to non-Hispanic white men. The resolution emphasizes that these pay inequities have long-term consequences, affecting women's economic security, retirement savings, and family well-being. By encouraging Illinois citizens to learn about these pay gaps and the various awareness dates, the resolution aims to raise public understanding of wage discrimination and its broader societal impacts, ultimately promoting the goal of pay equity and workforce fairness.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=158&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104