AAUW "21 Days of Action" Calendar

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

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The Senate is about to leave for their August recess without having taken action on the Paycheck Fairness Act.  While we're disappointed they didn't pass this critical legislation before heading home, we're not giving up -- in fact, we're turning up the heat.  Join AAUW in our "Get it Done!" 21 Days of Action campaign to get the Paycheck Fairness Act passed in September.   For three weeks in August and September, we'll be turning up the heat on the Senate through emails and phone calls, in-district meetings, Facebook and Twitter messages, events across the country, and more.  Pick a day and action that works for you, or better yet, participate in all 21 days!  Our handy calendar makes it easy for you to get ideas and get involved. Take Action! Our "Get it Done!" 21 Days of Action campaign officially starts August 15, but you can start planning now.  Click on the calendar for a larger, reader- and printer- friendly version, select the days you want to take action, spread the word to friends and family, and get a group together to join in on the movement.  Even if both of your senators are already cosponsors, we need your help to urge them to do all they can to move this important bill to the floor for a vote. As we've said before, the number of legislative days left on the calendar is dwindling.  If the Senate doesn't pass the Paycheck Fairness Act before the end of the year, we'll have to start all over again in both chambers of the new Congress next year.  We all know that women can't afford to wait for that to happen.  [Click on Calendar to enlarge it.]  Turn up the heat on the Senate this August with AAUW's "Get it Done!" 21 Days of Action campaign, and help us make a real difference in the fight for pay equity. 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 member-at-large 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.