State and Local Salary History Bans
The practice of using salary history in the hiring process can have major repercussions in perpetuating the pay gap women face. Read more »
Soccer and Salaries: The U.S. Women’s National Team Fights for Equity
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team – and women everywhere – have been fighting for years to be paid the same as men for doing the same work. Read more »
Negotiating Change: A Q&A with Katie Wynne
A 26-year-old professional talks about how negotiation training helped her get a salary $20,000 higher than the initial offer. Read more »
Women Hardest Hit By Student Loan Crisis
tudent loan debt is at an all-time high, and American women — most notably women of color — are bearing the brunt of it, according to a new analysis from the American Association of University Women. Read more »
Women Hurt Most by Student Loan Crisis
When women get their diplomas this spring, they’ll be graduating to staggering student loan debt. As of early 2019, women hold almost two-thirds ($929 billion) of the country’s $1.46-trillion student debt, according to a new analysis by AAUW. Read more »
Perks Beyond Pay
Flexibility and loan assistance are among the benefits many women believe are worth negotiating. Read more »
Congratulations to AAUW’s 2019–20 Fellowships and Grants Awardees!
Congratulations to AAUW’s 2019–20 Fellowships and Grants Awardees! AAUW is excited to announce 259 awards and $4 million in funding for fellows and grantees in the 2019–20 award year! This […] Read more »
8 Surprising Facts about the Gender Pay Gap
Most people grasp the fundamentals of the gender pay gap: Women working full-time earn roughly 80 percent of men’s salaries. But beyond the basics are some fascinating facts you may not have heard before. Read more »
Most Americans Believe Gender Pay Gap Is Due to Bias
A new poll from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) shows that most Americans believe systematic barriers are to blame for the gender pay gap. Read more »
New AAUW Poll Shows Big Majorities of Americans Fault Structural Biases for the Pay Gap
National polling consistently demonstrates that Americans view the gender pay gap as a problem. Now, a new American Association of University Women (AAUW) survey[1] shows Americans have a clear understanding […] Read more »
