Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. Archives

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.

On the job with Iron Workers Local 29

Sep 20, 2021

Courtney Newberg found her dream job in a tough, traditionally male construction craft.

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