CT NOW Foundation to Host Pay Negotiation Seminar for Women

The Connecticut chapter of the National Organization for Women will host a workshop entitled "Empower Yourself: Pay Negotiation Seminar" for women. One of the key reasons women are paid less than men is because they do not negotiate their salaries. In the current economic climate, women may think they are lucky to get a job offer, any job offer, and not even consider negotiating on salary or benefits.

"Many women feel uncomfortable negotiating. When they do negotiate, they will usually ask for less, and subsequently get less," said Jessica Fenner, President of CT NOW Foundation. "We would like to provide women with an opportunity to build these essential skills."

The event will be held on Thursday, September 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Social Hall in the Hamden Public Library, which is located at 2901 Dixwell Avenue. (Enter at the back of the building). Tickets are $15 if registered by Monday, 9/19. The $15 cost is tax-deductible. This event--the first of a three part empowerment series sponsored by CT NOW Foundation--will help CT NOW Foundation fund a scholarship for a woman candidate to go to the Yale campaign school. Participants will have the opportunity to practice negotiation and receive feedback, providing them with some of the tools they need to boost their salary and/or benefits.

This interactive workshop will be led by Dr. Shannon Lane, MSW, PhD, an Assistant
Professor at the Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City, New York. Dr. Lane’s
research focuses on political social work. She also conducts research and education around domestic violence and other issues that disproportionately affect women.

To register, email president@now-ct.org by 9/19.