
AAUW Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
“In 1963, women made 59 cents for every dollar a man made. Since then, the gap has closed by 39 cents — but we still have 20 cents to go.” — American Association of University Women (AAUW) Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Churches Read more »

State of the States: A Globally Competitive Workforce Starts with an Equitable Workplace
At the start of legislative sessions, governors across the country deliver their assessments of the condition of their states. Thirty-two made a strong push to improve education, yet only one governor mentioned the importance of supporting women in STEM fields. Read more »

Starbucks Commits to Pay Equity
AAUW CEO Kim Churches issued a statement in response to Starbucks’ announcement concerning the company’s pay equity and paid leave policies. Read more »

7 Feminist Resolutions for 2018
If 2017 has taught us anything, it’s that our activism is needed now more than ever. Read more »

Your Favorite Holiday Songs: The Feminist Remix
It’s been a busy year. With your support in 2017 we helped pass equal pay legislation in many states, expanded our salary negotiation workshops, pushed against attempts to weaken Title IX, and tirelessly fought for legislative action to ensure equity for women and girls. Read more »

States Notch Multiple Equal Pay Victories in 2017
Voters are fed up with the persistent gender pay gap, and many state legislators are listening. While not all bills passed, growing activity shows that red, blue, and purple states realize that the pay gap is real and that something needs to be done about it. Read more »

Gender Pay Gap Remains at 20 Cents
Women working full time on average still make 80 cents compared to every dollar men make. At the current rate of progress in closing the gap, women will not receive pay equity until the year 2119. Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gender Pay Gap
Lower pay is the reality for working women in the United States, regardless of the contributing factors. Read more »

Student Debt through the Gender Lens
The promise of higher education has meant that women now make up the majority of college students. But that advancement has come along with crushing student debt that disproportionately affects women. Read more »

AAUW Statement on White House Decision on EEO-1 Pay Data Collection
The Office of Management and Budget is halting the implementation of the revised Employer Information Report (EEO-1) salary data collection. Read more »