Women Employed files class action charges against major Chicago corporations and financial institutions alleging discrimination against women and minorities in hiring, training, pay, and promotion. One of the organization's first targets, a major food company, reaches a settlement with the government. Women Employed gives its first Congressional testimony - before the Senate Banking Committee urging action on employment discrimination in financial institutions. The organization will be regularly called on my Congress for expert testimony on a range of enforcement and employment issues in the years to come. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is enacted, outlawing discrimination based on sex or marital status in the granting of consumer credit.
Domestic workers obtain protection under minimum wage law.
1975 Settlements of Women Employed charges against a major bank and insurance company are reached. Additional campaigns are launched to promote fair employment in the insurance industry. Women Employed initiates its Job Problems Counseling Service to provide advice and support for solving problems of discrimination and unfair treatment. Today, this hotline serves hundreds of women annually. Women Employed launches its first major national effort to win improvements in enforcement of equal opportunity laws.