Economic equity is our goal. Not only equal pay for equal work, but equal opportunities for advancement and equal value for work that requires comparable skills. Economic equity means women should control as much wealth as men, and we are far from that. It means women who are primary or co-primary family breadwinners need an adequate income including savings. It means that when money is power, women need enough to stand their ground. It also means a fair economic chance for all, regardless of personal characteristics.
A Letter on Florida Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2
We often hear of job growth, but what we don’t hear is whether these jobs pay a living wage. Amendment … Continue reading “A Letter on Florida Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2”
Racism and Economic Insecurity
In this time of national crisis, AAUW National has taken a strong stand against systemic racism, and AAUW Florida has … Continue reading “Racism and Economic Insecurity”
Pay Equity Audits and State Procurement
Rep. Fentrice Driskell and Sen. Lori Berman have filed bills, H 633, S 652: State Procurement, that would reward state … Continue reading “Pay Equity Audits and State Procurement”
Pay Gap Update With Florida Statistics
This is a draft of a potential op-ed that you may use as needed. I don’t have the update on … Continue reading “Pay Gap Update With Florida Statistics”
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Kay Smith, Director for Public Policy, and Pat DeWitt have put together some materials for branches to use in raising … Continue reading “Black Women’s Equal Pay Day”
Advocate for Fair Pay Legislation in Florida!
AAUW of Florida has an urgent request for your advocacy in the pay equity area, and you don’t even have … Continue reading “Advocate for Fair Pay Legislation in Florida!”
AAUW Advocacy in Florida 