Islington Tribune – The independent London news recently published an article sharing the vision of Islington Council using the redevelopment of a former women’s prison as a way to increase women working in Construction. The article acknowledges the impact that TBB 2022 delegation to London had on the scheme.
You can view the article – Training is a ‘nod’ to prison’s history by Daisy Clague
Looking forward to seeing those that can attend the Third Quarter International Tradeswomen call this month.
September 19, 2024 00:00 UTC time – Register for meeting here
September 19, 2024 08:00 Manila time – Register for meeting here
September 18, 2024 20:00 New York time – Register for meeting here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Our 2024 International Call schedule:
September 19, 2024 00:00 UTC time
November 30, 2024 1:00 UTC time
The meet-ups will rotate times to allow all regions to attend and share the campaigns in their geographical area. We look forward to seeing many of you in September!
This research looks at the low level of participation of women in the industry and highlights the barriers to entry, retention, and career progression. It also provides a toolkit structured around five key themes: employment policy, industry culture and image, human resources policies and practices, working conditions, and training and education.
You can find the literature on the TBB Website “Research and Reports” or University of Westminster Research
Breaking Ground explores the multifaceted relationship between gender and the construction industry. This book outlines strategies to bridge the gender gap, addressing the empowerment of women within the industry and discussing cultural and environmental factors that shape their professional experiences. It also examines ways to increase women’s participation and leadership. Applying these insights on a global scale, the authors compare the status of women in the construction industries of Europe, Asia, and Africa, analyzing the unique cultural factors affecting their empowerment and mentorship in different regions.
The Canadian Building Trades (CBTU) has posted the U.S., Canada, and European reports on climate literacy in the Building Trades.
The project was based on the CBTU’s commitment to educate about the relationship between climate and construction and prepare their members for changing nature of work.
The U.S. report for a project called “Building It Green” was written by Vivian Price, and some of our TBB members provided critical information for this report.
Looking forward to seeing those that can attend the second quarter International Tradeswomen call this month.
June 15th, 13:00 UTC time – Click to Register for the Quarterly Call
Our 2024 International Call schedule:
June 15, 2024 13:00 UTC time
September 26, 2024 00:00 UTC time
November 30, 2024 1:00 UTC time
The meet-ups will rotate times to allow all regions to attend and share the campaigns in their geographical area. We look forward to seeing many of you in June!
Our partner out of Kerala India, Archana Women Center (AWC), recently expanded their programing to include training in Welding.
This new training joins a craft trades list consisting of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Grass Cutting, and Taxi Driving. In addition, AWC trains women in the praticail skills of use of computers, karate for self-defense, digital skills, basic financial accounting, how to file a legal case, how to attend a phone call and making welcome speeches.
The article highlights how “AWC has played a pioneering role in demonstrating a holistic approach to women’s empowerment by addressing financial independence, along with emotional, social and physical empowerment. They have demonstrated the revolutionary changes that collectivization and financial independence can make in the lives of women.”
The schedule for the 2024 International Tradeswomen Call is:
March 17, 2024 21:00 UTC time
September 26, 2024 00:00 UTC time
June 15, 2024 13:00 UTC time
November 30, 2024 1:00 UTC time
Our 2024 International Call schedule is posted. The meet-ups will rotate times to allow all regions to attend and share the campaigns in their geographical area. We look forward to seeing many of you in March!
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THE QUARTERLY CALL – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdeGvpj8tEtNm3kK3sAi3FiuZPUbhE-Xf
One of the TBB Co-Founders – Kelly McClellen – will join Tradeswomen Movement leaders from around the world to discuss the barriers to women entering and excelling in construction.
Join us for the “Breaking down barriers – women succeeding in construction” session where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Kelly McClellen, co-chairperson of the International Union of Operating Engineers Sisters Leadership Committee, our London colleague Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, president of the CIOB, and other industry experts. They will discuss strategies to increase the representation of women in the construction sector, including insights on industry moves that can be implemented at all levels.
For more information and to register for the summit visit Global Construction Summit 2024
Katy was a part of the TBB 2019 delegation to Kerala, India, serving as an electrician from Vancouver, B.C. She was a great addition to the team, sharing her passion and highlighting the good work being done in Canada for the tradeswomen movement. Katy made people feel included and heard while advocating for everyone to have a space as a trade-worker. Katy will be missed.
Tradeswomen Building Bridges: the North American Network of Women Working in the Construction Trades 