The Motherhood Penalty
Because of old workplace paradigms, becoming a mother can take a toll on a woman’s earnings and jeopardize her family's economic security.
Because of old workplace paradigms, becoming a mother can take a toll on a woman’s earnings and jeopardize her family's economic security.
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If you feel your employer is engaging in pay discrimination against you, follow these basic steps.
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A legendary champion for equal pay shares her story and explains why we must keep working for meaningful change.
AAUW regularly submit letters to Congress, comments to regulating bodies, testimony before congress and sign on to legal briefs to help advance equity.