Public Policy | AAUW Harrisonburg (VA) Branch

2018-2025 Public Policy Chair: Sylvia Rogers

Equality, Individual Rights, and Social Justice

Support actions to make the ERA the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Support full access to civil and constitutional rights, including affirmative action and the right to vote
Support self-determination of women’s health decisions, including reproductive rights
Support freedom from violence and fear of violence, including bullying, hate crimes, sexual harassment, and human trafficking
Support and advance diversity and inclusion in all areas of life

Economic Security

Support adoption of measures to close the gender pay gap and promote fairness in compensation and benefits
Support equitable access and advancement in employment and leadership opportunities for women
Advocate and promote support for quality, affordable health care and childcare; paid family and medical leave and paid sick days; family planning services; and senior care and services
Support a livable minimum wage standard and policies and programs to eliminate food and housing insecurities
Regarding Equal Pay, see The Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap at https://www.aauw.org/resources/research/simple-truth/

Education

Support Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education and the enforcement of such laws
Support adequate and equitable funding for quality public education for all students in order to reduce educational disparities and ensure students have equitable access to distance learning and school meals
Oppose use of public funds for non-public elementary and secondary schools and to charter schools that do not adhere to the civil rights and accountability standards required of other public schools.
Support and advance educational programs such as those in the STEM fields, that meet the educational needs of women and girls at all levels.
Support equitable access to affordable higher education for all women.