Culture Construction unions push for job site culture shift May 18, 2022 Two years after a noose incident on a downtown Portland job site, signs of change are percolating in the construction industry.
People On the job with Iron Workers Local 29 Sep 20, 2021 Courtney Newberg found her dream job in a tough, traditionally male construction craft.
Culture 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.
Job Training 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.
Culture 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.
People PERSONNEL May 30, 2017 Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. names Kelly Kupcak to succeed Connie Ashbrook. Barbara Byrd retires from UO LERC.
Jobs 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.
Jobs 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.
Jobs Apprenticeship gets some long-overdue recognition Nov 20, 2015 Sheet Metal Workers and Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. recognize ‘Women in Apprenticeship Day’
Jobs Construction: Not just for boys Feb 6, 2015 Girls-only Construction Clubs are forming in Portland high schools, led by Oregon Tradeswomen