Over 1500 Tradeswomen Will Attend 2017 Women Build Nations Conference in Chicago To Build Support for Tradeswomen

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 2:10 PM UTC

Washington DC, Oct. 11, 2017 --

MEDIA ADVISORY

For Immediate Release

Contact: Sara Schuttloffel

[email protected]

(202) 375-9492

Over 1500 Tradeswomen Will Attend 2017 Women Build Nations Conference in Chicago To Build Support for Tradeswomen

Annual Women Build Nations Conference in Chicago Later This Week Will Address Timely Topics for Women in the Trades

Who: North America’s Building Trade Unions (NABTU) and Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) will bring together more than 1,500 tradeswomen representing multiple crafts in the building and construction industries to the Women Build Nations (WBN) conference in Chicago to address timely issues, learn and network.

The Iron Workers (IW), which introduced a groundbreaking paid maternity leave benefit with 6 months of pre-pregnancy and 6 weeks of post-pregnancy maternity leave benefit to ironworker women last year will be among many organizations represented at the conference. Many of the tradeswomen including ironworkers attending the conference worked on the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place where the event will be held. Many of them also worked on the Marriott Marquis Chicago and the DePaul Stadium located within a few blocks of the WBN conference venue. The DePaul Stadium’s opening ceremony will coincide with the conference.

When: October 13-15, 2017

Where: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

What: Women Build Nations conference is for women of all ages and all skill levels who work, or aspire to work, in the construction trades. Whether they are on the pre-apprentice level or seasoned journeypersons, it provides a unique opportunity to learn from and connect with tradeswomen from around the country and the world. It speaks to the needs of tradeswomen and unique challenges they face, offering over 35 workshops and plenary sessions. The workshops and plenary sessions will be facilitated by tradeswomen and feature union leaders, apprenticeship coordinators, contractors and elected officials. They will cover topics such as recruitment and retention, leadership development, policy and politics and issues beyond the tools.

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About Iron Workers: The Iron Workers (IW) represents 130,000 ironworkers in North America who work in construction on bridges; structural steel; ornamental, architectural, and miscellaneous metals; rebar; and in shops.

About Chicago Women in Trades: Founded in 1981 Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) works for women’s economic equity by increasing participation in well-paid, skilled jobs traditionally held by men and by eliminating barriers that prohibit women from entering and succeeding in these fields. CWIT provides educational training, support and advocacy to women.

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Sara Schuttloffel
Iron Workers
2023834885
[email protected]

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