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This resolution declares March 25, 2025 as Pay Equity Day in Illinois, addressing the persistent wage disparity between men and women in the workplace. The resolution highlights that women currently earn approximately 83 cents for every dollar earned by men, with the gap being even more significant for women of color (for example, Latina women earn only 58 cents on the dollar). The document emphasizes that this wage inequality begins as early as one year after college and has long-term economic consequences, affecting women's Social Security earnings, retirement savings, and their families' economic stability. By designating this specific date, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about pay inequity, encourage citizens to learn about the wage gap experienced by different groups, and underscore the importance of equal pay as a critical issue for societal productivity, workforce motivation, and economic justice. The resolution is part of a broader national effort, originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996, to illustrate and address wage disparities between men and women.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=336&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104