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Registration Link: Zoom link to register Join your International Trades Sisters for our 1st Quarter meet-up. This quarters international speakers Dr. Coralie Guedes and Dr. Vivan price to discuss there contribution to the recently published book Feminist Climate Policy in Industrialised … Continue reading →

Jane Vargas, Co-founder and coordinator of the Association of Women Workers in the Construction Industry (AWWCI),  presented the history of AWWCI and its support of women. From education of workers and women’s rights to skills training to advocacy work and … Continue reading →

Some moves are being made in the UK to have national site standard for women in construction – it is currently being discussed at the House of Lords. “Construction cannot resolve its skills crisis, meet future demand or maintain public … Continue reading →

This article highlights the continued struggles that women of India face in the informal construction sector and offers ways, that will benefit ALL workers, to change that. https://feminisminindia.com/2026/01/13/invisible-by-design-how-indias-construction-sector-systematically-marginalises-women-workers/ “Women construction workers are not marginal contributors to India’s growth but are … Continue reading →

Registration Link: 4th Quarter International Call Link Join your International Trades Sisters for our Quarterly zoom meet-up. This quarters international speaker is Ms. Jane Vargas of Association of Women Workers in the Construction Industry (AWWCI) in Quezon City, Philippines  Jane Vargas … Continue reading →

Podcast – A Force for Good Hear union members from S. Korea, Ukraine and the UK share that even under the harshest conditions – war, austerity, and repression – trade unions remain a force for democracy, dignity, and hope. “Unions … Continue reading →

Our 3rd Quarter International Tradeswomen meet-up was an inspiring one! Thresiamma Mathews, director of Archana Women’s Center (AWC) – Kerala, India, presented the history of AWC and its support of women. From skills training to community education, from understanding women’s … Continue reading →

TBB started the weekend in Chicago with a table at the CWIT ‘Building the Tradeswomen Movement’ event – sharing the mementos and stories from our various delegations. It was great to reconnect with fellow TBB members and welcome our BWI … Continue reading →

Registration Link: 3rd Quarter International Call Link Join your International Trades Sisters for our Quarterly zoom meet-ups. This quarters an international speaker is Ms. Thresiamma Mathew of Archana Women’s Centre (AWC) in Kerala, India  Thresiamma Mathew is the founder and director … Continue reading →

TBB was a guest of Sandi Rhys Jones, former president of CIOB, at this years Women in Construction 2025 awards pre party. Two of our partners Sandi and Hattie Hassan from Stopcocks and Register of Tradeswomen CIC are judges this … Continue reading →