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Work, Welfare & Families
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January 9,
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Work, Welfare and Families and the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability have merged. Click here to read on...
Tell us what's on your legislative agenda this spring! CTBA is currently compiling information to include in its 2007 Statewide Legislative Roster. The Roster tracks legislation that our partner organizations are writing, sponsoring or following during the upcoming legislative session. It is updated regularly throughout the year so that our members can be informed of the status of legislation affecting low- and moderate-income families and can more easily lend their support to advocacy efforts. To have your organization's legislative efforts included in CTBA's 2007 Legislative Roster, email Valerie at vchepp@ctbaonline.org.
MINIMUM WAGE This week: Congress to vote on an increase in the federal minimum wage
JOHN BOUMAN NAMED PRESIDENT Shriver Center taps Bouman to lead organization
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE Work. Family. You shouldn't have to choose.
2007 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Key dates and events taking place this legislative session
ONLINE RESOURCE The Chicago Jobs Council launches its new website
EVENT: CTBA's 6TH ANNUAL FISCAL SYMPOSIUM Register now to reserve you place at this event - January 17, 2007
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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THIS WEEK: CONGRESS TO VOTE ON AN INCREASE IN THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on January 10 on a bill to raise the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour by 2009. If passed, this would be the first federal minimum wage increase in ten years. If you'd like to urge your U.S. Representative to support this increase, you can call them at the number below and use the script provided. The toll-free number will be available until the early afternoon of the 10th, which is when the vote is expected to take place.
Step 1: Call
1-800-459-1887, toll-free, to be connected to the U.S. Capitol Switchboard.
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JOHN BOUMAN NAMED PRESIDENT |
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SHRIVER CENTER TAPS BOUMAN TO LEAD ORGANIZATION
John Bouman has been named
president of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, an
organization established in 1967 to champion law and policy for low-income
people. Bouman now spearheads a reorganization initiated in 2006 by then
executive director Rita McLennon. Bouman became president on January 1.
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PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE |
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WORK.
FAMILY. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO CHOOSE Too many people can't afford to take time off work for their own serious illness or to care for a family member. Paid family and medical leave, whose modest costs are shared by employees and employers, would replace part of the salary of a worker who needs to take time off of work to care for oneself when ill or to care for an ailing family member. You can help the Illinois Paid Leave Coalition provide this fundamental workplace benefit to all workers by clicking here. Send a postcard to your state representatives urging them to support paid family and medical leave. Help us send postcards so we can convey the strength of our Coalition and the importance of Paid Leave! It's fast, easy, and will have a significant impact on the families we care about -- send a postcard today! For more information about the Family Leave Insurance Program, the Illinois Paid Leave Coalition or to join the Coalition, contact Melissa Josephs at Women Employed, 312-782-3902 x234. Click here to read Women Employed's 2007 Legislative Agenda.
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KEY DATES AND EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION Below is a list of the important dates planned for this year's 2007 Legislative Session. In addition to these key dates, take note that the Governor's Budget Address is scheduled for February 21. Click here to download the General Assembly's full 2007 Legislative Calendar for January, February, March, April and May.
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THE CHICAGO JOBS COUNCIL LAUNCHES ITS NEW WEBSITE Check out the Chicago Jobs Council's new and improved website!!
In addition to giving the
website a fresh new look, the Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) has added many
useful features and valuable resources for job seekers, service providers,
advocates, businesses, and government agencies.
Click here to visit CJC's website.
The Chicago Jobs Council is a
city-wide coalition of community-based training organizations, advocacy
groups, businesses and individuals working toward ensuring access to
employment and career advancement opportunities for people living in
poverty. CJC works aroudnd the specific issue areas of
Workforce and Economic
Development, Education,
Skills Training,
Job Readiness and Placement,
Safety Net/Work Supports,
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EVENT: CTBA'S 6TH ANNUAL FISCAL SYMPOSIUM |
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REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOU PLACE AT THIS EVENT - JANUARY 17, 2007
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US...
The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability presents its
6th Annual Fiscal Symposium How Public Sector Investments in Infrastructure Create a Positive Business Climate and Help Make Illinois Competitive in a Global Economy
Public sector investment decisions in infrastructure, like schools, housing, transit and healthcare, are imperative to creating a positive business climate in Illinois and in helping make the state competitive in an evolving global economy. This investment also produces a well trained workforce that has access to good jobs in every community.
The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability and the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute cordially invite you to join us for a symposium where we will explore the critical nature of these decisions and their impact on the long-term economic growth of Illinois.
The moderator for the event will be Carol Marin, political columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, political editor of NBC 5 News, and co-director of the DePaul Documentary Project. Speakers for the event include:
Panel presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND. Seating is limited to the first 300 respondents. Registration required - click here to download the registration form.
DATE: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 TIME: 8:15am – Registration & Buffet Breakfast 9:00am - 12:30pm - Program LOCATION: Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Chicago, Illinois FEE: $40 (Cash or check only. Make checks payable to: Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.)
Please complete and mail the registration form along with your payment to CTBA to reserve your place at the event. Registration must be received no later than January 12, 2007.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TODAY |
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Wednesday, January 10, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 2701 W. 68th Street, Chicago, IL 60629 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Town Hall Meetings on Children's Health Coverage WHEN? Thursday, January 11, 2007, 11:00 AM WHERE? Chicago and Springfield Click here for more information and location details.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Thursday, January 11, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 1021 E. 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Introduction to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA): Illinois & Chicago Perspective WHEN? Thursday, January 11, 2007, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM WHERE? Chicago Jobs Council, 29 E. Madison, Suite 1700 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 1324 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 Click here for more information.
WHAT? CTBA's Annual Fiscal Symposium WHEN? Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM WHERE? Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL For more information and to download the registration form, click here.
WHAT? Making the Connection: Basic Training WHEN? Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
WHAT? Men's Initiative Kickoff, Chicago Foundation for Women WHEN? Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? Videoconference sites in Chicago, Carterville, Rockford, Springfield, Macomb and Urbana Click here to view the invitation and to register.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Thursday, January 18, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 30 E. 15th Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Monday, January 22, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, IL 60432 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 1325 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, IL 60506 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Changing Demographics of Children in Chicago: A Public Policy Forum WHEN? Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago For more information, to see a list of panelists and to register for this event, click here.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM WHERE? 1701 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Thursday, January 25, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 2751 W. Winona Chicago, IL 60625 Click here for more information.
WHAT? The Chicago Early Education, Child Care, and School-Age Conference WHEN? January 25-27, 2007 WHERE? Hyatt Regency McCormick Place For more information and regularly updated workshop listings, click here or call 312.427.5399.
WHAT? Informational Session: Primary Care Case Management and Disease Management WHEN? Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM WHERE? 3249 S. Oak Park Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402 Click here for more information.
WHAT? Illinois Action for Children's Statewide Public Policy Caucus WHEN? Tuesday, February 6, 2007 WHERE? President A. Lincoln Hotel in Springfield
For more information, click here
to read the
flyer or contact Nicole Bonilla at (773) 697-6132 or
bonillan@actforchildren.org.
WHAT? Immigrants and Public Benefits Training WHEN? Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
WHAT? Can a Piece of Paper Keep a Battered Person Safe? Lessons From Recent Research on Orders of Protection WHEN? Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM WHERE? DePaul Center, Room 8005, One East Jackson Blvd., Chicago Click here for more information.
WHAT? Domestic Violence and Public Benefits Training WHEN? Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
WHAT? Making the Connection: Basic Training WHEN? Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
WHAT? Illinois Action for Children's Annual Conference and Lobby Day: Spring Into Action 2007 WHEN? Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28, 2007 WHERE? President A. Lincoln Hotel in Springfield For more information, contact Nicole Bonilla at 773-697-6132 or bonillan@actforchildren.org
WHAT? Understanding the Public Benefits Appeal Process Training WHEN? Wednesday, April 12, 2007, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
WHAT? Understanding Spenddown Training WHEN? Wednesday, April 12, 2007, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
WHAT? Making the Connection: Basic Training WHEN? Wednesday, May 17, 2007, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHERE? 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville
This training is part of the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform workshop series, Making the Connection: Accessing Public Benefits for Low Income Persons. For more information, to learn about other workshops, and to register, click here.
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