In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership… There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
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LOBBY CORPS

Are you interested in participating in Lobby Corp? AAUW members and college students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are welcome to join. Training is now underway to provide information and offer insights on how to do a “lobby visit”  on Capitol Hill and how to be an effective advocate. Missed the most recent AAUW Lobby Corps Virtual Training? WATCH THIS SPACE for additional training opportunities and see the Public Policy and Lobby Corps page on this website for additional information regarding and photos of the current members.

The ERA

Equality in the Constitution is not up for debate, support the ERA now! While the advancement of women’s equality has continued, sex discrimination does not have the same legal protection as other constitutional classes, such as race, religion, or nationality. And as we have seen over the past year, how women’s equality under law can be changed or even revoked at the whim of legislators and judges. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) would provide, once and for all, the constitutional guarantee that all men and women are truly equal under the law and that these rights cannot easily be abridged. 

“We are tenacious and trailblazing –
advocating for women and girls since 1881 and into the future!”

NATIONAL PRIORITY ISSUES
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and more than 800 college and university members. Priority issues include:
–  Removing Bias from Education
Startling inequalities persist in American education. Gender, economics, race and ethnicity should not limit our opportunities.
–  Fighting for Fair Pay & Economic Equity
It’s time to close the pay gap and for the work world to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion so we can all thrive.
–  Advancing Women in Leadership.
Women make up more than half of college graduates and half of the labor force.  But we’re still not represented at the upper levels. We need equal representation.

AAUW WEBINARS
Check out National webinars and look for news of online events  HERE.

THE COMMUNITY HUB 
AAUW  has recently upgraded the organization’s data system, now called the AAUW Community Hub. You’ll need your updated account to renew your membership, donate, vote, and update branch activities. Need help? Visit the “Systems Update” page for instructions on how to log in. If you encounter any issues or have concerns while interacting with the Community Hub, please reach out to aauw.org or join the Office Hours sessions held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. You can sign up here.

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“YOU PROVIDE THE VOICE. WE’LL PROVIDE THE MEGAPHONE!”       Send emails and texts to your legislators to fight for equal pay, family leave, stopping sexual harassment, equality in education, and more. Sign up to get regular alerts which enables you to take timely action.

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AAUW WORK SMART ONLINE IS HERE!
Learn to negotiate your salary. 

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Why does it matter?
The pay gap has lifelong financial effects that grow over time, from the ability to pay for education and childcare to saving for retirement, impacting women in nearly every profession. The Work Smart program teaches women at every stage of their careers how to negotiate their pay, resulting in improved financial futures for each of them and their families. Share this program with everyone you know.  Just download and print our AAUW WORK SMART flyer created by the Reston-Herndon Branch to distribute or post in the community.

GOOD NEWS!
AAUW, in partnership with Coca-Cola, exceeded the goal of training 100,000 women to ask for the salary they deserve through Work Smart online or in-person workshops!  During the process, 500 professional organizations, and state and local commissions were engaged. Now the program is being expanded through women.nyc, Starbucks Global, the City of Wichita, and many others.Thank you to all AAUW members who participated!

All AAUW members are encouraged to take the course.
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WORK SMART ONLINE

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