AAUW North Hills Pittsburgh Branch

Lawmakers push for Pa. to raise minimum wage for first time since federally mandated hike in 2009 It's been 20 years since the state independently decided to increase its minimum wage, which currently sits at $7.25.

For nearly 60 years, workforce demographic data has helped the identify patterns of workplace discrimination, enforce federal civil rights laws, and advance equal opportunity.

Now, the EEOC has proposed eliminating this critical data collection. Without employer-level workforce data, it becomes much harder to identify barriers to pay equity, investigate discrimination, and understand where workplace inequities persist.

AAUW urges the EEOC to withdraw this proposal and preserve workforce demographic data collection.

Public comments are open through August 24. Speak out to help protect equal opportunity in the workplace.

Take action:https://www.aauw.org/app/uploads/2026/07/Rescission-of-EEO-1-Workforce-Data-Comments-Guide.pdf

Financial empowerment should not be a well kept secret!

AAUW’s free Virtual Economic Empowerment Webinars are open to the public and designed for women at every stage, from college students preparing for their first salary conversation to professionals pursuing better pay, benefits, and advancement.

Fall 2026 sessions include:

🔹 Work Smart: Know Your Value and Get Paid
September 16, October 21, and November 19

🔹 Start Smart: Salary Negotiation for College Women
September 23 and November 4

🔹 Money Smart: Financial Literacy
October 14, November 10, and December 15

🔹 Work Smart: Develop Your Value Statement Deep Dive
December 9

View all session times and register:
https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/womens-economic-empowerment-initiative/

A stronger financial future starts with the right tools!

Interested in learning more about AAUW Pennsylvania? With 25 branches across the state and several college and university affiliates, there are many ways to connect, participate, and help advance equity for women and girls.

Visit https://aauw-pa.aauw.net/ to learn more.