Empowering Half of Boston’s Working Women in 5 Years: Negotiation Workshop
In the city of Boston, the median earnings of all part- and full-time women in the workforce are 84 percent of male workers’ earnings (estimate based on BRA Research Division analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data). Full-time male workers in Boston are almost twice as likely as female full-time workers to earn $100,000 dollars or more per year.
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement, and AAUW have joined forces in an initiative to make Boston the first city to close the gender wage gap. To help accomplish this, we are implementing a large-scale, grassroots program to provide AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshops to 85,000 women — at least half of Boston’s working women — in the next five years.
A Collaborative Initiative for Equal Pay for Women
Women working full time in the United States typically are paid just 79 percent of what men are paid, a gap of 21 percent — and it’s even worse for women of color. The gender pay gap starts just one year out of college, and the damage only gets worse over the course of a career, which is why it’s crucial to establish a fair salary early on.
About AAUW Work Smart
Created for working women, AAUW Work Smart is an interactive workshop that teaches women to evaluate, negotiate, and articulate their worth confidently in the job market. Whether striving for a promotion, asking for a raise, or negotiating a new salary, attendees will learn how to conduct objective research to establish an equitable target salary. Expert facilitators lead discussions on the gender wage gap and its personal effects, while small group activities and role-play exercises give participants the opportunity to create and perfect their persuasive pitch.
Attendees can expect to learn
- About the gender wage gap, including its personal consequences
- How to quantify the market value of their education, skills, and experience
- How to conduct objective market research and determine a fair target salary
- How to create a strategic pitch and respond to salary offers
Not in Boston? Learn more about AAUW’s national salary negotiation workshops »
Why Negotiation?
AAUW’s groundbreaking research on the gender pay gap shows that one year out of college, women are already earning significantly less than their male counterparts. Women who negotiate can earn higher salaries and better benefits, and these advantages add up over time. Negotiation ensures that women are putting a fair price on their work and sets a benchmark for future salary increases. By negotiating fair and equitable salaries, women are better positioned to pay off student loans and save for retirement, which add up to greater economic security.
To find a workshop or learn more, visit: http://www.aauw.org/work-smart-boston/#locate
