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WE relentlessly pursue equity for all by effecting policy change, expanding access to education, & advocating for fair, inclusive workplaces. We are a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit & do not endorse candidates for office nor views expressed in comments.

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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Please join us for a viewing of "Silenced," followed by a panel discussion including, Women Employed's Executive VP of Policy, Programs, and Research, Sharmili Majmudar. Date: 9/22 Where: The Davis Theater, Chicago, IL Screening begins at 6:30 pm CT RSVP: ow.ly/FPfH50ZPcyc #WomenEmployed #Silenced
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Please join us for a viewing of "Silenced," followed by a panel discussion including, Women Employed's Executive VP of Policy, Programs, and Research, Sharmili Majmudar. Date: 9/22 Where: The Davis Theater, Chicago, IL Screening begins at 6:30 pm CT RSVP: ow.ly/FPfH50ZPcyc #WomenEmployed #Silenced
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
For every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men, NHPI women earn as little as 59¢. Disaggregated data identifies discrimination & deepens equity. We need policies that protect NHPI women & close the wage gap. #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayGap #Vote2026 #EPCC #GOTV #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Does your employer discriminate? It’s about to get harder to find out. The #EEOC was created to enforce #civilrights laws in workplaces. Under Trump, the agency will stop collecting data on gender, race & ethnicity used to identify systemic injustices. More from the @19thnews.org here bit.ly/4xJbXxL
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Does your employer discriminate? It's about to get harder to find out.
Congress created the EEOC to enforce civil rights laws in the workplace. The 61-year-old agency is about to stop collecting the data it has relied on to identify systemic discrimination.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
#LaborDay comes during an assault on working people. From abruptly cancelling the union contracts of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, slashing SNAP & Medicaid to threatening to ban mail-in ballots & voting machines. WE has fought for working women since 1973 w/ no intention of stopping now.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Summer is coming to a close, but our work is not. We ended July celebrating another cohort of The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program & in August we witnessed the signing of two important pieces of legislation. Read more of Where in the World is Women Employed here: ow.ly/ZwYc50ZHqmR
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📣 ACTION NEEDED! The EEOC wants to eliminate EEO-1 workforce data collection, making discrimination harder to identify and address. Submit a public comment opposing this change by Aug. 24. Take action: womenemployed.org/act
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Action Center - Women Employed
Take Action When people work together, things change. With your help, we can make life better for millions of working women. Here are some things you can do. JOIN WE’S […]
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
For 20 yrs, The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program has been changing lives & setting young people on a course for careers in social justice. We couldn't have foreseen the program’s longevity, or its vast & far-reaching impact. Enjoy this month's "They Said" here: ow.ly/YHE450Ztyga
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“They Said”: The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program Alumni
For 20 years, The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program, affectionately nicknamed SLP, has been changing lives and setting…
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NEEDED to OPPOSE the administration’s damaging grantmaking rule changes!! We need your action by July 13th to help us stop them! Make your voice heard TODAY: ow.ly/7O3a50ZlS5Y #WomenEmployed #PowerOfWE #TakeAction
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE NEEDED to OPPOSE the administration’s grant damaging nonprofit grantmaking rule changes which directly impact nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education! We need your action by July 13th to help us stop them! Make your voice heard TODAY: ow.ly/7O3a50ZlS5Y
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Myths vs. facts about the minimum wage: An FAQ on the economics of increasing wage floors from @epi.org. www.epi.org/publication/...
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Myths vs. facts about the minimum wage: An FAQ on the economics of increasing wage floors
For nearly 90 years, the minimum wage has been one of the core labor standards shaping job quality for workers in the United States. Since the 1938 enactment of the federal minimum wage as a core pill...
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
✔️ Mark your calendars! Join us for our June Advocacy Council meeting. This virtual meeting will feature a panel discussion with our Advocacy Council and the 2026 class of The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program. 📅 Date: 6/24/26 🕛 Time: 12pm-1:30 pm RSVP: ow.ly/t2MS50Zb5S5
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
As a proud member of the #SaveOurSNAP Coalition, we're thankful to the many partners who helped secure FRESH for Illinois. FRESH will provide $400 in one-time emergency assistance to up to 175,000 Illinoisans losing SNAP over the next year. Learn more here: ow.ly/fg8050Z7i4h. #SaveOurSnap
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
In a late-night vote, SB 3777, known as the Civil Rights Safeguard Act, passed the IL Gen Assembly & is on its way to Gov Pritzker's desk. This was made possible with the Illinois Department of Human Rights & bill sponsors Sen Adriane Johnson & Rep Justin Slaughter. Read more here: ow.ly/cbBx50Z6qnn
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Statement: SB 3777 Passed!
WE Won!
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED: bit.ly/3S23wgU by WED at 2pm! The IL House Immigration & Human Rights Committee will hear testimony on the #CivilRightsSafeguardAct & we need YOUR support! SB3777 safeguards protections for Illinoisans from disparate impact discrimination. Learn more here: ow.ly/Bv2g50YJ78F
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📢WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED: bit.ly/3S23wgU WED at 2pm the Illinois House Immigration & Human Rights Comm will hear testimony on the #CivilRightsSafeguardAct SB3777! This bill will safeguard civil rights protections for workers where discrimination laws apply by setting the #DisparateImpact standard. 🧵
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at #TheWorkingLunch. Because of your support we raised dollars that will fuel the #PowerOfWE to drive change. If you weren't there you can still support our work with a gift! womenemployed.org/twl Thank you to our Leader sponsor Wind Creek Chicago Southland!
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch THIS Thursday 5/14 at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE! Ticket sales have closed. But you can still make a gift, attend virtually AND get raffle tickets here: womenemployed.org/twl
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch THIS Thursday 5/14 at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE! Ticket sales have closed. But you can still make a gift, attend virtually AND get raffle tickets here: womenemployed.org/twl
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch! Join us next Thursday, May 14th at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE and drive progress for working women. Make sure you reserve your tickets & tables today! womenemployed.org/twl
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch! Join us next Thursday, May 14th at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE and drive progress for working women. Make sure you reserve your tickets & tables today! womenemployed.org/twl
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wind Creek Chicago Southland will be our Leader sponsor for #TheWorkingLunch! Join us Thursday, May 14th at the Hilton Chicago to harness #ThePowerOfWE. In-person ticket sales close TOMORROW, May 8th at 9 am, so get your tickets & tables today! womenemployed.org/twl
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Women are dramatically underrepresented in high-paying apprenticeship fields like construction—and thus face a much lower pay-off than men. In 2026, men completing an apprenticeship made an average of more than $35/hour. Women? Just $23. iwpr.org/numbers-matt... #WomenInApprenticeshipDay
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Numbers Matter: Clarifying the Data on Women Working in Construction - IWPR
In 2021, the number of women working in trades occupations reached the highest level ever. However, many women in the trades, particularly women of color, face discrimination in hiring and on the job....
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
✊On #MayDay — International Worker’s Day — we will rise up again together for a future that serves workers — not billionaire oligarchs hoarding wealth and power. 🗓 Date: May 1, 2026 ⏰Time: 1PM
 📍Location: Union Park, Chicago (Ashland & Lake) 🌐 Registration: ow.ly/c9zH50YOOvR
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🌻 Spring has finally sprung & you deserve some FUN! 🎉 Whether that looks like self-care + relaxation, catching up with friends over wine, exploring Chicago, or learning new ways to move your body, #TheWorkingLunch raffle has what you need! Buy your raffle tickets today: womenemployed.org/raffle
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📢WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED: bit.ly/4tNnJVx TODAY at 5 the IL Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on the #CivilRightsSafeguardAct SB3777 & we need your help! This bill will safeguard civil rights protections for workers where discrimination laws apply by setting the #DisparateImpact standard. 🧵
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The NEST Program is officially scheduled for a Subject Matter Hearing on April 15th at 5:30 PM! 📢 WITNESS SLIPS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT NEST FOR THE APRIL 15TH HEARING!! Fill out your witness slip TODAY: ow.ly/pAf050YInJ9 #WomenEmployed #NEST #Illinois #TakeAction
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We are pleased to announce that our 2026 The Working Lunch honorees are: Trailblazer: Jaquie Algee; and Champions: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) and Kathy Bolhous. Learn more about them and reserve your spot: ow.ly/R3yx50VB9c0
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
We are pleased to announce that individual tix sales for our signature fundraising event, #TheWorkingLunch, are now open: womenemployed.org/twl Reserve your tix today to be in support of advancing women’s workplace rights, increasing their economic status, and removing barriers to economic equity.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Join the Equal Pay Chicago Coalition for an #EqualPayDay rally on March 26, as we bring attention to the persistent gender #WageGap & call for equitable pay for ALL workers. 📅 Date: March 26 🕟 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm 📍 Location: Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, Chicago 🔗 Registration: bit.ly/3P3mjqO
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Save The Date and join the Equal Pay Chicago Coalition for an #EqualPayDay rally on March 26th, as we bring attention to the persistent gender Wage Gap and call for fair and equitable pay for all workers. 📅 Date: March 26th 🕟 Time: 12 - 1 pm 📍 Location: Daley Plaza 🔗 Registration: bit.ly/3P3mjqO
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
There is ONE WEEK until the Illinois primary election next Tuesday, March 17. If you need information about voting, visit: womenemployed.org/voter-mobilization-tool and help spread the word on social use our Voter Mobilization Digital Outreach Toolkit: womenemployed.org/voter-mobilization-toolkit
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Check out our FY2025 Impact Report: womenemployed.org/impact-report In this report, we show how we are using the #PowerOfWE to defend our rights, strengthen our resilience & deliver results that will leave a lasting impact. All the victories in this report were made possible by supporters like YOU!
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The status of #workingwomen 55+ has become an increasing focus of our work—how much these women are overlooked, lacking recognition of their contributions or even presence in the workforce due to outdated assumptions of aging. Read more here: ow.ly/RYy650YjEThere: ow.ly/RYy650YjET
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his proposed FY27 budget. But despite all the positive progress over the last several years, the budget does little to invest and meet the needs of our state. Read more of WE’s Budget Address response here: ow.ly/ktAT50Yisk7 #WomenEmployed #BlogPost #StateOfTheState
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Join Promote The Vote Alliance's US Senate Candidate Forum THIS Saturday, 2/21 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Critical topics include #healthcare, #education, #economicjustice & #votingrights. 📍 Location: Rainbow PUSH, 930 E. 50th, Chgo 🕤 Time: 1:15 — 3:30 p.m. 🔗 Registration: ow.ly/yhh250YhNFE
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Today we celebrate the life & lasting impact of #JesseJacksonJr —a tireless advocate for civil rights, equality, and justice. One of his slogans was “Keep Hope Alive.” Let us honor his legacy, and keep hope alive, by continuing the work he championed—building a fairer, more inclusive future for all.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Show some love to a changemaker in your life today by nominating them to be an honoree for #TheWorkingLunch2026, our signature fundraising event, on Thursday, May 14th: womenemployed.org/twl 🎉
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
It’s #TakeActionTuesday! THE MOST URGENT: Say NO the SAVE Act! (AGAIN) Last year, the SAVE Act stalled in the Senate. But this bad bill is back, and it could be voted on as early as TOMORROW. Raise your voice on this, and other important issues: ow.ly/rrt650Yct3R
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN for the Barb Yong Equal Pay Scholarship! The Equal Pay Chicago Coalition will award $1,000 to a college student who is passionate about advancing social justice—like gender equity and workers' rights. *Deadline: 3/2/26* Learn more here: ow.ly/Rk4e50UM37u #Scholarship
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Are you, or someone you know, a college student interested in social justice? Applications for The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program, WE's paid summer internship, are NOW OPEN! 🎉 The deadline is March 25th: ow.ly/WHHS50Y4X6B #WomenEmployed #SummerLeaders #Internship
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Today, we're is issuing a Damage Report: The Assault on Working Women Under the Trump Administration, Including Illinois Impacts - ow.ly/S5Vz50Y08pg In it, we spotlight the alarming actions designed & executed by this admin to harm #WorkingWomen nationwide & the impacts they are having in IL.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We hope everyone is finding moments of rest amid all that’s happening, and a renewed sense of determination. Thank you for supporting us in our work!. If you haven’t had the opportunity to help fuel #ThePowerOfWE there’s still time to make an end of year donation today: womenemployed.org/donate
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Please join Pride Action Tank & the AIDS Foundation Chicago for the 6th annual Illinois Policy Forum on LGBTQ+ and HIV Aging Issues. This year’s forum will be TOMORROW, Thursday, December 18th from 8:30 until 10 am CT. Register TODAY: bit.ly/3XmMXvE
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Justice Connection @justiceconnection.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Today is the 68th anniversary of the creation of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, and over 200 recent employees have shared an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
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An Open Letter from Former Civil Rights Division Employees
On the 68th anniversary of the Civil Rights Division, former employees share an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The word “moxie” describes someone who has courage, nerve, and spunk. It’s someone who bets on themselves unapologetically and without permission. And it’s someone like Scout Driscoll, who shortly after college opened her branding agency, Design Scout. 💪 Enjoy "She Says" here ow.ly/csfc50Xwx9A
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Save the date for #TheWorkingLunch2026 — Thurs, May 14!🎉 Join nearly 800 activists, community partners, and political leaders who support removing barriers to economic equity & increasing the economic status of women. With our rights under siege, the Power of WE—fueled by YOU—matters more than ever.
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
SAVE THE DATE & join us for a collaboration from Women Employed's WE Hub X Chicago Housing Authority X Chase: Sleigh Your Budget! Learn, Earn, and Have Some Holiday Fun! 📅 Date: Thurs, 12.4 🕛 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm CT 📍 Location: Fosco Park, 1312 S Racine Ave, Chgo, IL 🌐 Register TODAY: ow.ly/XgjR50Xw7g2
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Since the DOL isn’t recognizing #WomenInApprenticeshipDay today we’ll do what women in the trades do: Roll up our sleeves & get it done ourselves. We are building, leading & proving apprenticeships are key to high-wage careers. @secretarylcd.govpeeps.us: We need protections to close the #WageGap!🛠️
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Connect with top employers to discover your next career move at Women Employed & City of Chicago Colleges Employer Expo Networking Fair! 🎉 📍Where: Kennedy King College, Great Hall 📆Date: Friday, November 21st, 2025 🕢 Time: 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. CT Registration is required, visit: ow.ly/SFAp50Xnl6m
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