Monthly Archives: August 2020

Women in Apprenticeship hold steady at 9.5%, but for how long?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by tradeswomenissues

Massachusetts currently has the one of the highest statewide percentages of women in union apprenticeship at 9.5%. This is due to an increased focus on bringing in diverse new workers to meet hiring goals on MA projects. Many union apprenticeships … Continue reading →

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PGTI Disparity Study proves women are available and willing to enter the trades in Central MA

Posted on August 5, 2020 by tradeswomenissues

On August 2, the Worcester Sunday Telegram published an article supporting greater diversity in the construction trades. The three authors, a leader in the Carpenters Union and two union contractors, point to PGTI’s Worcester Workforce Disparity Study to document the … Continue reading →

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