IWPR and Chicago Women in the Trades have organised an event Here to Stay: Black, Latina and Afro-Latina Women in Construction Trades Apprenticeships and Employment.
Diversity is key for the future of the construction trades. However, while the numbers of Black and Latina women in trades apprenticeships have been increasing rapidly, still fewer than one in 25 apprentices are women, confirms IWPR. The virtual event, taking place on 25th March, will showcase what construction trades leaders and organisers are doing to tackle racism, harassment and discrimination to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all in the trades. Black and Latina tradeswomen will also talk about their experiences.
HEADLINE SPEAKERS
Speakers include:
- Christina Barillas, Plumbers Women’s Committee and Latina Labor Coalition
- Lilly Calderon, Bricklayers Union
- Chandra Childers, PhD, Institute for Women’s Policy Research
- Zahrah Hill, Plumbers Local 130
- Lark Jackson (Moderator), Chicago Women in the Trades
- Kina McAfee, Assistant Coordinator of Carpenters Training Program
- Angela McDaniel (Moderator), US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship
- Ken Rigmaiden, General President, IUPAT
- Rochelle Walker, Tradeswoman, IUPAT
- Wendy Webb, Apprentice Field Coordinator, LIUNA Local 79
Click here for more information.
Last year, US construction firm PPC Partners launched a women’s employee resource group (ERG) to promote gender diversity in an industry where they are still relatively uncommon. Click here to read more.
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