She gradually became aware that women at AT&T did not receive the same benefits as men, and that there were some jobs which were closed to women. Following a 1970 sex discrimination suit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Herr and other women at AT&T worked within the corporation for equal rights for women. AT&T settled the suit in 1973.
She gradually became aware that female employees at AT&T did not enjoy the same privileges as male colleagues, and that there were certain positions closed off to women. Following a 1970 sex discrimination lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Herr and other women at AT&T worked together within the corporation to secure equal rights for women. AT&T settled the case in 1973.