TOGETHER – BUILDING STRONG, LEADING THE WAY

UBC International Sisters in the Brotherhood

Every day, thousands of women play a critical role in making the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America the best union in North America. Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) supports female members by providing assistance in obtaining craft training and leadership skills; by being advocates on women issues; and by mentoring new members and even potential members.

UBC International Sisters in the Brotherhood Committee Reports

Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) encourages women to participate in training, develop their skills and job performance, and value productivity and leadership.

Lean In Circles

Creating a better future for yourself and others takes community.

MacLean’s Article

Why We Need More Women in These Particular Careers Than Ever Before.

Sista in the Brotherhood

Sista in the Brotherhood is a 20-minute, narrative, short film about a tradeswoman who faces discrimination on a new job site and who must choose between making a stand or keeping her job.

BuildForce Careers in Construction

There are some great organizations and programs out there to help introduce you to the various trades, provide or direct you to training.

BuildForce Careers

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.

California State University

This collection includes photographs and documents from the Tradeswomen Archives Project, which helps document the growth of the number of women working in construction and other non-traditional fields in Southern California, nationally, and around the world.

Canada’s Building Trades Unions

Build Together, Women of the Building Trades is a national CBTU program that promotes, supports and mentors women in the skilled construction trades.

Canadian Association of Women in Construction

We are proudly Canadian and work with Women in the Construction industry who thrive for community, empowerment, and growth.

Canadian Construction Women

We exist to attract and retain women in the industry. Construction is one field that is actively recruiting women. Through the efforts of government, industry and organizations like the Canadian Construction Women, there is a commitment to increasing women’s representation in the field.

Chicago Women in Trades Resources

Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) can provide useful strategies and practical applications to increase the number of women entering and being retained in registered apprenticeship through our online resources, technical assistance and training.

CWB Instagram

The CWB Group provides a comprehensive and integrated service to the welding and joining industry.

Ontario Construction Secretariat

Industry Training Authority of BC

Women are finding challenges, job satisfaction and good pay in the skilled trades.

KickAss Careers

Engage, Educate and Encourage – Students of all ages to consider the vast opportunities for sustainable careers in skilled trades and technology through apprenticeship, technical programs and the armed forces.

“Against All Odds”

Women in Construction

National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues

Job Talks

A Canadian federal project to promote skilled trades

Labor women’s history

Women’s Emergency Brigade from the sit down strikes in auto in the 1930’s

Book

History is a Weapon

Video

With Babies and Banner: Story of the Women’s Emergency Brigade

North Atlantic State Regional Council video

“Girls, Be a Union Carpenter”

OPG video featuring Sister Heather Ferguson

Research article showing that diverse workplaces are more productive

Scholarly article on the necessity of true cultural acceptance of women as equals

Series of well made videos about bullying and harassment

Western Resource Center for Women in Apprenticeship

Detailed resources to promote equity in construction.