Welcome to AAUW-Montana

OUR MISSION

Gender Equity & Economic Security

We’ve led the fight for fair pay and economic opportunity for women — and the battle continues: Women still get just 82 cents for every dollar paid to a man, and men continue to dominate the top roles and highest-paying professions.

 

OUR VALUES

Intersectional. Inclusive. Intergenerational. Empowering.

Though we are nonpartisan, we are not values-neutral: We fight to remove the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender equity. We train women to negotiate for pay and benefits and to pursue leadership roles. And we advocate for federal, state and local laws and policies to ensure equity and end discrimination.

 

OUR FOCUS

Economic Security

We’ve been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which greets women as soon as they enter the workforce and widens throughout their working lives. Unequal wages stand in the way of a woman’s ability to pay off student debt, build wealth and save for a secure retirement.

Education

We champion equal opportunities in education. Though more than 60% of college graduates are women, they face barriers and biases throughout their schooling. From pre-school to graduate school, girls and women are unconsciously steered into certain fields of studies and away more lucrative ones, such as in STEM.

Advocacy

Our members, supporters and staff work on local, state and federal levels to support laws and policies that enable women’s success. Our work in statehouses and the U.S. Capitol has helped pass hundreds of pieces of legislation. Our Legal Advocacy team has supported plaintiffs in more than 125 gender equity legal cases.

AAUW-Montana is the state-level organization of the American Association of University Women. With almost 300 members in 10 branches and another 100 national members-at-large in the state, we are committed to the AAUW mission, values, and focus.

News & Announcements

PARK COUNTY BRANCH
If you find yourself looking to buy or sell antiques, if you are a solid community supporter, or if simply enjoy a gathering of fun people (and who doesn’t), you won’t want to miss the NEW TO YOU ARTS AND ANTIQUE SALE March 22 and 23, 2024 at the Shane Center in Livingston, MT.  This event is sponsored by the Park County Affiliate of the American Association of University Women (AAUW).  This popular biannual event raises funds to support the group’s educational activities. AAUW awards scholarships, honors Park High’s academic achievers, and hosts candidate debates during elections.

Attendees get full access to the two-day event for $10.00.  This includes the Friday evening opening party (5:00 pm-8:00pm) featuring wine and light appetizers, and an opportunity to look at items for sale and bid on silent auction items. One of our members declared it “…the best party in town.” The Saturday event runs from 9:00-Noon.  Patrons wanting to attend the Saturday event separately the cost is $5.00.

With this event just 6 weeks away, AAUW volunteers are busy looking for quality items to sell.  “We are asking friends and neighbors in the community to check their attics for things they would like to donate or sell on consignment” explains AAUW President, Lani Hartung.  “One of the things about New to You is that people can come enjoy themselves, support a good cause and walk away with a great find or even a nice check.”

If you are interested in donating or selling items or want to learn more about the event – contact Lani Hartung at (406) 223-2123, Désirée Pihl at (406) 223-4381 or Priscilla Dysart at (406) 222-6937. March is a chilly time of year and New to You always warms up the season with community spirit and excitement.