Illinois Should Enact a Wage Sharing Program
Release: June 27, 2012
“Wage sharing” is an innovative way to use unemployment compensation to prevent layoffs. This Fact Sheet makes the case for why Illinois should enact a wage sharing program.
Raising the Illinois Minimum Wage Now
Release: May 22, 2012
This Fact Sheet highlights the reasons why raising the minimum wage is needed in Illinois.
Low Wage Employment in Illinois
Release: September 1, 2008
Low Wage Employment in Illinois provides a detailed examination of the state’s low-wage employment, identifying such factors as the occupations, earnings and demographics associated with the low-wage sector.
Accessing Area Jobs
Release: October 4, 2006
An overview of the Job Access and Reverse Commute program in Illinois and other funding sources for transportation-to-work initiatives.