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Massachusetts triples national average for women in union construction apprenticeships

Posted on March 30, 2021 by tradeswomenissues

Women now comprise 10% of all union building trade apprentices in Massachusetts. This is among the highest figures in the country, tripling the national average and representing a two-fold increase since 2012. “Reaching 10% women in apprenticeships is a huge … Continue reading →

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Doing It in Massachusetts: 9.8% Women Statewide

Posted on December 24, 2020 by tradeswomenissues

Seasons Greetings and A Gift of Data from PGTI We’re doing it, comrades. The latest data report on Massachusetts women in apprenticeship should give PGTI allies and advocates something to smile about this holiday season. In August 2020, PGTI published … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC SECTOR OWNERS IN MASSACHUSETTS: 6.9% women’s participation in the construction workforce is the law.

Posted on October 30, 2020 by tradeswomenissues

The Attorney General’s Office has issues FAQs that describe the requirements and provide citations to the relevant bid laws.  “All contracts by a state agency or state-assisted contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance or repair must contain workforce … Continue reading →

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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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