Union women played a major role at Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.’s 24th annual Women in Trades Fair held May 14 at the IBEW Local 48 hall in Northeast Portland. The interactive fair provides an opportunity for women and girls to see what kinds of jobs are available to them in the building, construction, mechanical, utility and other trades. Over 40 hands-on workshops offered welding, heavy equipment operating, climbing utility poles and iron beams, plus much more. Several employers also set up booths with information about job opportunities.
