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You might want to involve your members in seeing "North Country". This movie, starring Academy Award-winners Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, and Sissy Spacek came out in the fall of 2005. "North Country" is based on the true story of Lois Jenson, the lead plaintiff in the first successful sexual harassment class action lawsuit in the country, which was brought in 1988 against the Eveleth Mines in northern Minnesota.
Having a discussion about this film at a group or branch meeting might be a good way of involving your branch in the new theme. This would allow those who are moved by what they see in the movie to get involved in this AAUW issue.
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Welcome to American Association of University Women New York State.
We are dedicated to "Living the Mission" of equity for
all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization
on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, or class.
One of the resolutions passed at the AAUW NYS 2005 convention deals with pay equity. Please refer to some resources which have been put together for the NYS initiative. There is also useful and pertinent information on the Association website regarding this issue.
A second resolution was also passed urging action for Equity in Educational Funding for NYS. Attached is a writeup of background information and suggestions for action in this area.
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