To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW California advocates:
| What AAUW Advocates | What AAUW Does |
|---|---|
| Pay equity, fairness in compensation and benefits, and economic justice. | Advocates for legislative changes |
| Equitable access and advancement in employment, through vigorous enforcement of employment antidiscrimination statutes, including age discrimination. | Supports gender discrimination lawsuits through the Legal Advocacy Fund |
| Strengthening retirement benefits and programs, including public pension viability, and protecting Social Security from privatization or reduction in benefits. | Conducts and disseminates research to educate stakeholders and the public |
| Programs that provide all women with education, including financial literacy, training, and support for success in the work force. | Start Smart and Work Smart |
| Strengthening programs that encourage career development and earning potential, including career and technical education, access to postsecondary education, job training for welfare recipients and training for incarcerated women. | Equal Pay Day Events Fellowship Grants (AAUW Fund) |
| Policies that support work-life balance, including medical leave, family leave, quality and affordable child and dependent care. | Advocacy |