A Woman's Nation Changes Everything

American Association of University Women

AAUW takes the lead on policy recommendations in response to The Shriver Report — A Woman’s Nation Changes Everything. The report highlights the rise of women in the workforce while emphasizing that working women and their families lack critical supports. AAUW provides detailed recommendations that cover a variety of subject areas — including pay equity, work-life balance, and education — which can be found below.

AAUW Policy Recommendations
for A Woman’s Nation

Introduction

The New Breadwinners
Women now account for half of all jobs, with sweeping consequences for our nation’s economy, society, and future prosperity

Family-Friendly for All Families
Workers and caregivers need government policies that reflect today’s realities

Sick and Tired
Working women and their health

Better Educating Our New Breadwinners
Creating opportunities for all women to succeed in the workforce

Got Talent? It Isn’t Hard to Find
Recognizing and rewarding the value women create in the workplace

AAUW Positions on:

ESEA (No Child Left Behind)

Welfare/TANF

Career and Technical Education

Higher Education

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