Where We Stand: Paycheck Fairness Act
Policy Center
To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW advocates pay equity and fairness in compensation and benefits.
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Leadership
The pipeline is filled with qualified women ready to move into top slots. Yet it isn't happening: Barriers, biases and an outdated workplace model present challenges to women eager to…
6 Tips for Making the Most of LinkedIn
Career Tips
Whether you’re targeting a job search in academia, a non-profit organization or a company, having a strong presence on LinkedIn can help you find that next, best opportunity.
Where We Stand: Retirement Security
Policy Center
To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW advocates strengthening retirement benefits and programs, including pension improvements and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from privatization.
The Gender Pay Gap
No matter how you analyze it, the gender pay gap is real, persistent and harmful to women’s financial well-being.
Five-Star Program
Membership
The Five-Star Program rewards AAUW affiliates for advancing gender equity for women and girls.
Fast Facts: Women & Student Debt
Education
Women hold nearly two-thirds of the outstanding student debt in the United States — close to $929 billion.
Why Gender Equity Is Good for Employers
Workplace and Economic Equity
Employees who are paid fairly are more loyal and productive. The majority of Americans — 60% according to an AAUW Survey — think the wage gap is due to bias.