This January, millions of people worldwide and over a half million in Washington, D.C., marched together in support of women’s rights and other issues. AAUW staff, members, and supporters attended the march across the country to make their voices heard in the fight for the gender equity through chants and signs.

Good Evening Friends,

You have probably all read the February Newsletter that Rae Dawn sent out today.  Sandy Folk is hosting our February meeting.  It will be on Thursday, February 16th at 2:00 P.M.  Sandy Folk is going to share information on the Voyageurs’ National Park.   Is there anyone else that would like to share information on another park?  Please think about it and let me know ASAP.

Thank you very much.  Enjoy our warmer temps this week.

Love,

DedaRae

Women working full time in the United States typically are paid just 80 percent of what men were paid. The figure is even more dire for African-American, Hispanic or Latino women. While many occupations have managed to narrow or even close the pay gap, disparity still exists.

AAUW’s The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap addresses the issues such as the pay gap in each state; the pay gap by age, race/ethnicity, and education; guidance for women facing workplace discrimination; resources for fair pay advocates etc.