AAUW History & Public Policy Priorities
AAUW, a nonpartisan organization with a political stance, has a rich history of influencing legislative debates and passing crucial acts for women's rights. From supporting Equal Rights Amendment to advocating for pay equity and education equality, AAUW has been instrumental in shaping policies for gender fairness and social justice. Through ongoing advocacy efforts and national prioritization processes, AAUW continues to focus on achieving economic security, equality, and inclusivity in society.
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Political and Nonpartisan AAUW History & Public Policy Priorities
AAUW is nonpartisan nonpartisan but has always been political political. AAUW: Endorses legislation Takes political stands, dictated by member-adopted Public Policy Priorities Influences legislative debate on critical issues affecting women and girls Works with any policymaker from any party who cares about our priority issues and shares our goals
1898 1935 1964 1971 Convention resolutions support Equal Rights Amendment, legalization of abortion, and improved conditions for migrant farm workers. First legislative committee, on educational legislation, established. Supported legalizing physicians dispensation of contraceptive information. Members work to pass Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. AAUW member Rep. Chase Going Woodhouse (D-CT) introduces the first proposed federal equal pay legislation. Pay equity efforts begin with report on U.S. Civil Service job classifications and compensation. AAUW report documents sex discrimination against women in higher education and spurs distribution of affirmative action guidelines to colleges and universities. 1970 1913 1945
2014 1972 1988 1994 Worked with administration to enact critical pay equity executive orders. Instrumental in passage of Title IX. Instrumental in passage of Civil Rights Restoration Act. Advocacy helps passage of Violence Against Women Act. Higher Education Amendments includes AAUW proposals for equity in financial aid. Advocated for passage of Family and Medical Leave Act. Provided critical support resulting in President Obama signing Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. 1986 1993 2009
AAUW Public Policy Priorities Public Policy Prioritization Process and Levels Establish national action issues with AAUW members Educate members on background of focus areas and advocacy efforts Use national and state priorities to determine advocacy efforts on state and local issues Members comment and refine Members vote on revised PPP s National priorities developed
Current Priority Positions Support a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, diversity and inclusivity Achieve economic security for all women Guarantee equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse and inclusive society
What You Can Do as Members AAUW Lobby Corps & state lobbying Call and meet with your officials Educate friends, family and voters efforts Two-Minute Advocacy Toolkits Two-Minute Activist Activist AAUW Lobby Corps & state lobbying efforts Call and meet with your Educate friends, family and voters Letters to the Editor Editor Advocacy Toolkits officials Letters to the
Member Advocacy DO Remain nonpartisan Work on issues guided by our values and mission Engage with candidates and elected officials from all major parties equally Encourage voter registration for everyone, regardless of their political persuasion DON T Endorse or raise funds for partisan candidates Encourage voter registration for a particular party Share AAUW member lists with campaigns or parties Coordinate any election activity with a campaign or political party Support anything in conflict with AAUW Public Policy Priorities
Public Policy Advocacy Resources Two-Minute Activist & Current Priority Legislation: https://www.aauw.org/act/two-minute-activist/ Current Policy Priorities: https://www.aauw.org/act/policy-center/ Advocacy Toolkit: https://www.aauw.org/resources/policy/advocacy-toolkit/ Letters, Comments, Testimony & Legal Briefs: https://www.aauw.org/resources/policy/documents/
