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What is FEW?FEW is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1968 to support the full implementation of the Federal Women's Program (FWP), a government program to enhance the employment opportunities and advancement of women. FEW is the only national organization that works as an advocacy group dedicated to furthering the advancement of women in government. Moreover, FEW advocates promoting women's equality, eliminating sex discrimination in the federal service, and providing quality training opportunities to enhance their skills and abilities. This includes contact with Congress to encourage progressive legislation. FEW is active in lobbying the government on such issues as Merit Pay Reform, Pay Equity, and Federal Employee Benefits. FEW national officers meet with management officials at all levels of agencies to demonstrate support of the FWP, ask for their support and assistance with these efforts, and to obtain nsight into the effectiveness of their programs to enhance the rowth of women at their agencies. Most of FEW’s membership is made up of people employed by or retired from the federal government. Federal government contractors, active or retired, or anyone who subscribes to the purposes of the organization is also eligible to become a member of FEW. As a grassroots organization, FEW’s vitality and effectiveness are directly linked to membership. FEW has a specifically-defined membership. Members must join and pay dues. It has a National governing board and local chapters around the world. Participation in FEW is not limited to women. Anyone who is concerned about discrimination based on sex and employment opportunities for women in the federal government is welcome to attend FEW meetings. |