From the National AAUW Office
You might think the U.S. Constitution already guarantees gender equality, but that’s a dangerous misconception! The 14th Amendment ensures equality for MEN, but it remains silent on women.
And that’s why the Equal Rights Amendment is so critical. We need your help to get the ERA recognized as the 28th Amendment! The ERA’s text is simple: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” But, its impact would be profound, offering constitutional protections against gender-based discrimination in education, employment, healthcare, and more.
Though three-fourths of states have ratified the ERA, it still hasn’t been recognized in the Constitution. This delay leaves the progress we’ve made on gender equality vulnerable to reversal by courts or changing laws.
National Member Benefit: Hit the Road with Confidence
Your AAUW Avis and Budget Car Rental Savings Program grants you access to huge discounts on a rental car for all your getaways! Use the Pay Now feature to save up to 35% on base rates and receive additional offers, such as free upgrades or dollars off. Plus, take advantage of your complimentary membership to Avis Preferred® and Budget Fastbreak® rewards programs to bypass the counter and skip the paperwork at most participating airports.t
To make a reservation with Avis, visit the Avis website at https://www.avis.com/en/association/A672070. Use your Discount (AWD) number A672070. To book with Budget, visit https://www.budget.com/en/association/B079581 and use your Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number B079581. Sign up for Text Alerts: Get members-only offers sent directly to your phone by texting AAUWABG to 833.344.0228.
AAUW Partners on National Science Foundation Grant: Let’s Talk Money
Building on AAUW’s strong pay equity and salary-negotiation research and programs, AAUW has a five-year partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology and Aspire/The Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU). Let’s Talk Money: Building Community Understanding of the Institutional Compensation System aims to share best practices for faculty compensation to a broad community in higher education.