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The Milwaukee Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) works to advance gender equity for women and girls in the Greater Milwaukee area through advocacy, education, and philanthropy. Please contact us if you are interested in joining us at an upcoming meeting or becoming a member. 


Our 2023-24 Scholarship Application is Now Open!

Each year, the AAUW Milwaukee Branch awards over $40,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Milwaukee Public Schools who are prepared for the rigor of a college education, but have financial need. 

To learn more and apply, visit at bit.ly/aauwscholarship2023.

Applications are due 5pm on Sunday, May 14, 2023.


The next Equal Pay Day is Sunday, April 2, 2023

This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.

Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men’s and women’s wages. (It was originally called “National Pay Inequity Awareness Day” and changed to Equal Pay Day in 1998.)

Since Census statistics showing the latest wage figures will not be available until late August or September, NCPE leadership decided years ago to select a Tuesday in April as Equal Pay Day. (Tuesday was selected to represent how far into the next work week women must work to earn what men earned the previous week.) The date also is selected to avoid religious holidays and other significant events.

Because women earn less, on average than men, they must work longer for the same amount of pay. The wage gap is even greater for most women of color.


Negotiate for the Salary and Benefits You’re Worth

Why is negotiation so important? AAUW’s research on the gender pay gap shows that one year out of college, women are already paid significantly less than men. Women who work full-time take home about 80 cents for every dollar a full-time male worker is paid. And over a lifetime, those lost potential earnings add up.

  • One year out of college, women are already paid significantly less than men.
  • The gap grows larger overtime during a woman’s career.
  • Women who work full-time take home about 82 cents for every dollar a full-time male worker is paid.
  • Unless things change, the pay gap will not close till 2106 — that’s why we’re empowering women nationwide with salary negotiation skills — and working to change policies and employer culture.

Women who negotiate increase their potential to earn higher salaries and better benefits packages. By negotiating fair and equitable salaries, you’ll be better able to pay off loans, buy the things you want and need, and even save for retirement.

At AAUW we’re moving the needle on the gender pay gap through our innovative research, powerful advocacy, and salary negotiation programs for women across the country. You can sign up for a workshop near you or participate in our free online workshop. In the meantime, here are four tips for you. Ready to get paid what you’re worth? Follow these four steps to successfully negotiate your salary and benefits package. Read more.


Apply for AAUW’s Fellowships and Grants Today!

AAUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. Follow in the footsteps of award-winning authors, scientists, scholars, and change-makers. Apply today!


Know Your Rights: Workplace Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion, and it applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including federal, state, and local governments. Even with Title VII’s protections, many people across the country still face sexual harassment in their workplaces. Read more