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Western Mass Tradeswomen exists within an ecosystem of sister and allied organizations all working together to promote tradeswomen and our careers in the building trades. Check out some of the links below to see the great work they do and to gather more information about our networks
Tiny.cc/TradeGuide is a regularly updated guide with information regarding application cycles for various trade union apprenticeship programs local to Massachusetts
Northeast Center for Tradeswomen Equity is a program of building pathways that focuses specifically on outreach and recruitment to potential new tradeswomen through the Build a Life MA campaign. Look through their website for excellent videos highlighting women in each of the building trades and for recordings of our monthly outreach events Tradeswomen Wednesdays
Community Works is the pre-apprenticeshp program local to Western Massachussetts which holds an annual program offering 10 weeks of free classes introducing people to the building trades and offering basic training, exposure to different trades, beginning certifcations, and networking. Community Works is a close ally of Western Mass Tradeswomen, as they focus specifically on bringing women and people of color into the field.
Policy Group on Tradeswomen's Issues is the policy arm of the tradeswomen movement. This website has a wealth of resources for tradeswomen, union staff and apprenticeship directors, contractors, public officials and more about winning strategies for recruiting and keeping women in the field and keeping us employed.
NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference is an annual conference where over 5,000 tradeswomen gather for a weekend of sisterhood and movement building. Tradeswomen Taskforce has funding requests from your union or employer here with sample templates and tips. Enjoy this awesome highlight video from last years banner parade in Washington DC! TWBN 2023: Banner Parade Highlight Video
Building Pathways is our regional tradeswomen allied organization in the Northeast that houses a pre-apprenticeship program and outreach to new tradeswomen, among other good work
Massachusetts Girls in Trades works to connect young women in middle and high school as well as recent graduates with careers in the building trades. They host an annual event that WMTW takes part in.
Pregnancy, maternity leave, breastmilk pumping, and childcare are issues that affect many tradeswomen. Below are a number of links that have useful information. We have a compiled list of maternity and pregnancy leave benefits policies in different building trades unions throughout the US as well as a draft summary of Paid Family Medical Leave procedures for Massachusetts Tradeswomen. If you would like either of these documents please email us at wmtradeswomen@gmail.com.
How Apprenticeship Programs in Construction Trades Can Establish Family-Friendly Policies - Excellent Publication from Jobs For the Future and Chicago Women in Trades outlining the challenges for women construction workers during pregnancy and parenting and outline of supportive policies.
Pregnant Construction Worker Safety and Heatlh - A great resource from CPWR with health information for pregnant workers and a great guide for a conversation between you and your physician regarding the nature of your work and it's potential impact on pregnancy.
Work Related Task Lists by Occupation - Another CPWR publication to guide a conversation between you and your doctor to help them understand the specific tasks you engage in as a plumber, painter, operator, etc.
New OSHA Heat Rule for Pregnant Workers - An info sheet on the new OSHA heat rule
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - New legislation passed in 2023 with federal protections for pregnant workers
The PUMP Act - Summary of new legislation passed in 2023 that mandates accommodations for workers expressing breastmilk
Exposures and reproduction - A publication through the CDC with information regarding exposure limits and workplace hazards for pregnant workers
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