Noose incident leads unions to call for culture change in construction Jul 1, 2020 When an apprentice encountered a noose on the job, no action was taken for weeks. Building trades unions say that’s got to change.
Oregon Tradeswomen is moving to Gresham Dec 4, 2019 On Jan. 10, the group will move into a newly renovated 8,300-square-foot space, part of the 5.5-acre Rockwood Rising development.
Women in the Trades May 31, 2017 Nationally, women have never accounted for more than 3 percent of building trades workers. We asked three women building trades workers to share their stories.
PERSONNEL May 30, 2017 Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. names Kelly Kupcak to succeed Connie Ashbrook. Barbara Byrd retires from UO LERC.
Oregon Tradeswomen wins $650,000 to recruit women region-wide to the trades Jun 15, 2016 The grant is one of three the U.S. Department of Labor awarded nationally.
Tradeswomen recruit — at the Women in Trades Fair May 17, 2016 The premier showcase for skilled tradeswomen continues to gain momentum in its 24th year.
Apprenticeship gets some long-overdue recognition Nov 20, 2015 Sheet Metal Workers and Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. recognize ‘Women in Apprenticeship Day’
Construction: Not just for boys Feb 6, 2015 Girls-only Construction Clubs are forming in Portland high schools, led by Oregon Tradeswomen
CWA Local 7901’s longtime president Madelyn Elder leaving office Oct 31, 2014 She’ll be succeeded by former AT&T employee Jeanette Turner
Women in Trades Career Fair May 14, 2014 Over 2,000 women and teenagers learned about careers in construction at the annual fair.
