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CWIT Is Founded

Written by cwitmly on .

In January 1979, a handful of Chicago women in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America met with a goal for supporting one another and all women seeking to enter the Carpenters Union. They began advocating for the rights and welfare of women in their union. This was the beginning of the tradeswomen’s movement. As they met more women seeking entry into other trades, they knew they needed to become more inclusive. The idea for Chicago Women in Trades was born and officially became an organization in 1982.