Paycheck Fairness Act Call-in Day!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15, 2010, AAUW and other leading organizations in the Paycheck Fairness Act coalition are coming together to host a nationwide call-in day to push the Senate to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. Plan to call your senators tomorrow. We’ve taken the guess work out of making the call – just dial 1-877-667-6650 and simple instructions will direct you to your Senators’ offices. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182) sits poised on the cusp of action in the Senate.  Having cleared the House in January of 2009, final passage is long overdue.  When recently polled, 84 percent of American voters expressed support for a new law to create more avenues for women to receive fair wages. This critical bill will provide greater safeguards against pay discrimination, which would be a fitting way to recognize the value ofevery American worker every day. Take Action! The Senate is back in session and the clock is ticking for fair pay. With 3 weeks remaining to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, we need our Senators to act – which means they need to hear from you.  Even if you’re a senator is a cosponsor, he or she needs to hear from you. Call your Senator toll-free at 1-877-667-6650 and ask them to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act before the end of September! The Senate must pass this bill before the end of September: the Paycheck Fairness Act would deter wage discrimination by closing loopholes in the Equal Pay Act and barring retaliation against workers who disclose their wages to coworkers. AAUW’s Action Network makes it easy for advocates to influence Congress to act on issues critical for equity for women and girls. Help Action Network grow and be even more of a force in our nation’s capital. Urge your friends and family to join AAUW’s Action Network today.  The grassroots liaisons in AAUW's Leadership Corps program will be reaching out to AAUW branch leaders to provide mentoring and assistance. Whether you are a member of an AAUW branch (an officer or not) or a national member interested in becoming involved with other AAUW members, please fill out the online form here to indicate areas of branch programming or administration for which you would like assistance. Washington Update, a weekly e-mail bulletin for AAUW members, offers an insider's view on the public policy process, the latest policy news, resources for advocates, programming ideas, and updates from the Public Policy and Government Relations Department. Subscribe today! Read the 2009-2011 AAUW Public Policy Program. Become part of the AAUW national community and break through barriers for women and girls.  Join now. Strengthen AAUW's voice with policy-makers! Donate now. Connect with AAUW online via our website and blog, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.