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State Legislators Visit CWIT to Understand Barriers Facing Tradeswomen

Summer meetings with state representatives advance priority policies to build support for women working in construction

Tradeswomen Advocates Help Pass House Resolution for Gender and Racial Equity

Illinois House of Representatives passes Resolution 161

Setting the Record Straight

Legal guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

State Investments Work: Opening Doors for Women in the Trades

A new study shows the positive impact of pre-apprenticeship programs

Workforce Ordinance Would Address Gender and Racial Equity on Chicago Construction Projects

Proposed policy gains additional sponsors and support after two years of advocacy

Statement in Response to Trump Administration’s Elimination of WANTO Grants and Women’s Bureau Programs

Devastating cuts threaten years of progress expanding women’s access to high-wage careers in the trades

Tradeswomen Advocate for Equity at Illinois State Capitol

Chicago Women in Trades leads push for state to commit to expand workforce opportunities for women

OSHA Says Personal Protection Equipment Must Fit Properly

One size does not fit all

Chicago Women in Trades and EEOC Vice Chair Host Roundtable on Harassment in the Workplace

New guidelines issued by the EEOC for the construction industry

Labor Secretary Su Announces Major Infrastructure Investment at Chicago Women in Trades

Historic funding aims to create pathways to good-paying jobs for underserved communities

New Law Requires State to Report Who Gets Work Hours on Public Projects

Transparency law will require the Illinois Department of Labor to share demographic data