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Philippines Skills Training: The Conclusion
Today marked the conclusion of our weeklong community skills training in Quezon City. Our instructors Doreen Cannon and Kristine Byers developed the curriculum and provided instruction around basic plumbing and carpentry skills. The other delegates provided support during the hands-on … Continue reading
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Delegate Reflections: My Return to the Philippines
By Lori Griffith Before Mt Pinatubo erupted in 1991, Clark Airbase in Pampanga was my home for 2 years. Of all my assignments in the Air Force, this was by far my favorite. When I learned that TBB was sending … Continue reading
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Delegate Reflections: Shopping for tools in Quezon City Extravaganza!
By Casey Aelbers & Rachel Cloutier The Philippines is a place where one can walk off a busy street in Manila and end up in an alleyway full of hundreds of small family owned and operated stores that sell just … Continue reading
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Philippines Day 1: Skills Training
Today marked the official start of our 2024 delegation to the Philippines, and we kicked things off by jumping right in with the skills training. The day started with welcoming remarks from Ms. Carmel C. Tordesillas, the Supervising Administrative officer … Continue reading
Our Filipina Partners
As we approach the start of our 2024 Delegation, we’re excited to introduce the incredible Filipina tradeswomen who have partnered with TBB to bring this event to life. Their expertise, dedication, and passion have been instrumental in making the planning … Continue reading
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Meet the 2024 Delegates!
As we approach our 2024 trip to the Philippines, we are excited to introduce the remarkable group of delegates who will be representing our organization. This trip will bring together a diverse team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise, … Continue reading
TBB at Tradeswomen Build Nations
The Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) conference is a yearly event by North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and it is the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world. TBB has a special relationship with this international conference. In the past, … Continue reading
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TBB attends BWIs first Global Conference for Women in the Trades
On October 4th and 5th, Tradeswomen Building Bridges was honored with an invitation to participate in the 1st ever Building and Woodworkers International (BWI) Global Conference on Women in the Trades. Delayed by Covid-19 from its original scheduled date of … Continue reading
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We Demand Better!
On June 18th, the TBB delegates attended their second demonstration, this time alongside tens of thousands of UK workers. The march and subsequent rally in Parliament Square, was organized by the Trades Union Congress, a federation of trades unions akin … Continue reading
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Tradeswomen Networking Days
Our 2022 London Delegation ended with two jam packed days of networking to connect our North American tradeswomen with delegates from across the world. The goal was to share knowledge and build connections for future collaboration. We were hosted at … Continue reading
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Tradeswomen Building Bridges: the North American Network of Women Working in the Construction Trades 