Rep. Lilly Sponsors Measure to Raise Equal Pay Awareness

Submitted by the Office of Rep. Camille Lilly.

Oak Park, IL - State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring House Resolution 1021, designating April 12 as Pay Equity Day in Illinois, which seeks to raise awareness about the continuing pay gap between men and women.

“As we continue to fight for equal pay for equal work between men and women, this legislation will allow us to maintain our commitment to this cause,” said Lilly. “While I believe this disparaging issue should not exist in our society today, by enacting this measure we would be one step closer to closing the gap and righting a long overdue wrong.”

To help raise awareness, Lilly is highlighting House Resolution 1021, which seeks to establish April 12 as Pay Equity Day in Illinois. According to recent statistics for the Illinois workforce, women earn 79 percent of what men earn while performing the same work.

The American Association of University Women, a gender equality advocacy organization, is also promoting additional legislative and local action to reach wage equality. To locate and contact a local chapter of the AAUW, go tohttps://ww2.aauw.org/branch_locator/index.php for more information. Additionally, for anyone who believes a case of pay discrimination is occurring, they can report it anonymously at the Illinois equal pay hotline at 1-866-EPA-IDOL (372-4365).

“April 12 can offer us a day to remember all the accomplishments so far that have been achieved, both nationally and statewide, to close the pay gap,” added Lilly. “It also provides us with an opportunity to look ahead with new efforts and action with the common goal of finally eliminating all pay discriminations between men and women for doing the same work.”

Lilly represents the 78th District, which includes parts of Chicago, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Oak Park, and River Grove. If you need to contact her office, please call 773-473-7300 or email her at StateRepCamilleYLilly@gmail.com.