The Equal Rights Amendment, as authored by Alice Paul, shall stand first, foremost and above all other items which

may appear on the Pennsylvania Federation’s Platform until equal rights for women and men become guaranteed in

the United States Constitution, because all statutory law derives therefrom. BPW/PA members will identify and

lobby elected officials and candidates for public office who support policy and legislation advancing BPW/PA’s

Legislative Platform. 

Actively support pay equity, fair credit, pension reform, and protection of Social Security,  Medicare, and Medicaid.

Support affirmative action and equal educational, training and  promotional opportunities.

Increase the availability of affordable options for quality elder  dependent and child care. 

To encourage and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities and institutions and actively oppose all forms of racism and discrimination. Actively promote full funding of the  Violence Against Women Act to combat domestic violence and the electronic and physical  stalking of women.  Support background checks for gun purchases that prevent domestic abusers  from purchasing and keeping firearms. Actively promote full funding for protection and services  for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Ensure equal funding for female and male  participation in high school and college athletics. Eliminate all form of sexual harassment and  discrimination against women. Support female veteran’s safety and equal treatment while in  military service and in their return to civilian life. Bring ALL laws into conformity with the  Equal Rights Amendment of the Pennsylvania Constitution.