Women & Retirement
A lifelong pay gap culminates in the fact that women have significantly less income than men during their retirement years, a time when they are particularly vulnerable.
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Where We Stand: Equal Pay
Policy Center
To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW advocates pay equity and fairness in compensation and benefits.
Q&A With Lilly Ledbetter
Faces of AAUW
A legendary champion for equal pay shares her story and explains why we must keep working for meaningful change.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit
Membership
AAUW seeks to promote inclusion and awareness for all members to create an equitable, sustainable and inclusive membership reflective of today’s world.
Q&A with AAUW Coretta Scott King Fellow Nell Painter
Faces of AAUW
After retiring from Princeton University following a celebrated teaching and scholarship career in history, AAUW Coretta Scott King Fellow Nell Irvin Painter did something no one saw coming: she began a second…
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.