Two Public Policy Chairs serve on the AAUW Pennsylvania Board and manage the function with a team of Issue Specialists providing the in-depth issue expertise.   Look here for the full organization and role description.

Below are resources for everyone involved in Public Policy–at the state and branch local level.  Use the links below to access tools and resources supporting advocacy work.

Policy — the foundation for your work

AAUW Branch Public Policy Manual, is a must-read for everyone conducting public policy work in the Branch.

AAUW Board of Directors Policy Book, Policy 600 pertains to public policy work.  Pay particular attention to the sections on candidate forums and endorsing candidates.

AAUW-PA Governance documents are found here.

AAUW Public Policy Priorities, adopted every two years by every-member vote, establish the federal action issues on which AAUW members across the country focus their advocacy efforts and guide the work of the national staff. States and branches should also use the Public Policy Priorities to inform their advocacy efforts on state and local issues.

Want up to stay informed on AAUW’s public policy issues?  Subscribe to:

• AAUW Action Network.  As a Two-Minute Activist, you will receive urgent email notices when your advocacy is needed most. We’ll provide all the tools you need to call or send messages to your members of Congress, write letters to the editor for your local newspapers, contact your state legislators about pressing issues, and more.
• AAUW Washington Update offers an insider’s view on the legislative process, the latest public policy news, resources for advocates, programming ideas, and updates from the AAUW Public Policy and Government Relations Department.
• AAUW in the Statehouse for provides updates on state policy from across the country, tips and resources for more effective advocacy, and insider information from the AAUW Public Policy and Government Relations Department about good and bad bills in the states.

Know what to do and how to do it

The AAUW website is full of information on issues and toolkits and how-to tips.  Start here as you plan your local efforts.  You will be amazed at how much is there!

Look at the Advocacy in a Box tools created especially for AAUW-PA members.

It’s All About the Bill is a primer on the Pennsylvania legislative process.