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Federal Grant Awarded: The Illinois Department of Labor, in partnership with Chicago Women in Trades, receives $1.35 million.

Published on September 8, 2023

On August 23rd, Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) joined Governor JB Pritzker, Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, and representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), to announce the recipients of a $1.35 million federal grant. The grant will be allocated to the Illinois Department […]

HB 3400 Signed Into Law

Published on August 2, 2023

HB 3400 Signed Into Law Late on July 28th, Governor Pritzker took action to increase accountability for equity in the construction workforce by signing Chicago Women In Trades’ data transparency bill, HB 3400! The new law – PA 103-0347 will go into effect starting January 1st, 2024. The law amends the Prevailing Wage Act, requiring […]

A New Way to See Us: Tradeswomen’s Stories

Published on March 24, 2021

A New Way to See Us: Tradewomen’s Stories CWIT is very pleased to partner with Literature for All of Us to bring you a window into the challenges and victories of women working in the construction trades. Aspiring tradeswomen in Chicago and many other major cities are fortunate to have access to training and a […]

Here to Stay: Black, Latina, and Afro-Latina Women In Construction Trades Apprenticeships and Employment

Published on March 23, 2021

Here to Stay: Black, Latina, and Afro-Latina Women In Construction Trades Apprenticeships and Employment The brief amplifies the voices of early-career tradeswomen and underscores the many benefits they gain from working in the construction trades, while also examining the obstacles that can limit their potential to not only remain in the construction trades but also […]

Women’s Herstory 2021 #choosetochallenge