ISSUES THAT AFFECT WOMEN

WHEREAS, the AFT has remained firm in its commitment to social, political and economic equality for women; and

WHEREAS, despite many gains achieved over the past 20 years, women continue to face many barriers to equality, including inequitable salaries, lack of constitutional guarantees of equality, regressive government policies, attacks on affirmative action, inadequate child care, the feminization of poverty, and economic and governmental policies that are unresponsive to family needs:

RESOLVED, that the AFT reaffirm its commitment to pay equity, equal rights, and equal opportunities for women; and

RESOLVED, that the AFT urge its state and local affiliates to form active committees to address the educational, economic and social issues that affect women. (Executive Council )