IL HR0606

Designates March 12, 2024 as "Equal Pay Day" in the State of Illinois

Recognizes that full-time female workers earn on average 84% of what men earn, based on U.S. Census data

Acknowledges that Equal Pay Day methodology was updated in 2022 to include part-time and seasonal workers, providing a more accurate picture of wage gaps across diverse communities

Documents specific wage gap percentages for multiple demographic groups, including Black women (66-69 cents per dollar), Latina women (52-57 cents), Native women (55-59 cents), mothers (62-74 cents), and LGBTQIA+ workers

Notes that wage gaps begin within one year after college graduation and have long-term effects on women's economic security, Social Security benefits, retirement savings, and children's education