To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW California advocates:
WHAT AAUW ADVOCATES | WHAT AAUW DOES |
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Equity in the workplace | Advocates for legislative changes; tracking of Equal Pay initiatives and identification of Equal Pay Day for differently positioned women |
Enforcement of anti-discrimination statutes | Supports gender discrimination lawsuits through the Legal Advocacy Fund |
Security in retirement | Conducts and disseminates research to educate stakeholders and the public |
Access to job training for career development | Offers Start Smart and Work Smart workshops for salary negotiation; funds fellowships and grants for advanced studies |
Work-life balance, including access to quality affordable childcare and paid sick and care-giving leave | Advocates for legislative changes |