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Anna Rakennusliitto, a plumber in Finland, shares her thoughts in the 2 minute video. She reflects that women can do this work with no problems, it is the customers that need to trust her training and skills. Anna Rakennusliitto – … Continue reading →

Our partners AWWCI – Association of Women Workers in the Construction Industry are speaking out about unsafe work sites and demanding accountability. AWWCI demands accountability

Our 1st international call of 2026 started off with a good presentation on recently published research. The chapter titled Climate change policies and gender equity What are the views of women who work in construction? focuses on the constructions sector … Continue reading →

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 →