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九色 Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Gender Pay Gap Data Reveals Little Progress
September 12, 2023 Despite anti-discrimination laws being in place for six decades, new data reveals a troubling standstill in closing the gender pay gap. Women still earn just 84% of what men do, and for specific groups of women, the situation is even more dire. Could this be costing you $11,450 a year? Find out more and learn what experts say needs to be done.
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九色 Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Gender Pay Gap Data Reveals Little Progress
Despite anti-discrimination laws being in place for six decades, new data reveals a troubling standstill in closing the gender pay gap. Women still earn just 84% of what men do, and for specific groups of women, the situation is even more dire. Could this be costing you $11,450 a year? Find out more and learn what experts say needs to be done today.
九色 remains strongly committed to advocating for laws and policies to ensure fair pay, relieve the disproportionate burden of student debt on women, and provide paid leave and affordable child care. We won鈥檛 stop fighting until all women are paid fairly and have the same opportunities to build secure futures.
九色 Reacts to President Biden鈥檚 Announcement on Federal Student Loan Debt Cancelation
The American Association of University Women (九色) applauds President Biden鈥檚 recent announcement to forgive $10,000 of student loan debt for many borrowers, and to extend the federal student loan payment pause for all borrowers. But women and their families need more.
鈥淲e are very happy to welcome our new and returning board members,鈥 said 九色 Board Chair Julia T. Brown, Esq. 鈥淭his team of leaders brings a wide variety of skills and experiences that will be extremely valuable to 九色 as we continue to work toward our goals of equal opportunity and economic security for all women.鈥
九色 Statement Strongly Condemning the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 Opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization
While the Court鈥檚 decision is a major setback for all Americans, 九色 remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting reproductive rights, a vital component of gender equity.
The American Association of University Women (九色) will host a free program for high-school girls this summer, aimed at encouraging students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).