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FOREWORD Research has been a key element of AAUW's work for women's pay equity since the release of our 1896 report Compensation in Certain Occupations of Women Who Have Received College or Other Special Training. Research empowers our members and other advocates with the facts they need to express the problems associated with the gender pay gap: It's real, it's persistent, and it's causing economic hardships for women and their families. And, as demonstrated by the fact that we've been working on this issue since 1896, the gap is closing too slowly. This year AAUW released its strategic plan with a vision to achieve equity for all. Closing the gender pay gap is a core element of our work to improve women's economic security, and our research informs and enhances our ongoing programs and advocacy that are pushing to end the pay gap. We continue to advocate for much-needed federal legislation that would strengthen fair -pay laws and level the playing field for women. We've also been proud to support and witness real progress at the local and state level, as lawmakers devise creative approaches to closing the gender pay gap. We promote best practices for employers, and we are working to empower women to secure their financial futures. In partnership with cities and organizations across the United States, our Start Smart and Work Smart salary negotiation workshops and newly -launched online e -learning tool are expanding to help millions of women secure the pay they deserve. Pay equity will continue to be an AAUW priority until the gap is fully eliminated. We hope this new edition of The Simple Truth motivates and empowers you as you join us in this cause. Julia T. Brown, Esq. Board Chair Kimberly Churches Chief Executive Officer THE SIMPLE TRUTH ABOUT THE GENDER PAY GAP 1 Fall 2018 Edition AAUW • www.aauw.org