Tag: women of labor
Union tradeswomen contributing diverse skills to Angad Arts Hotel project
MAKING A SHOWING in the renovation of the long-vacant Missouri Theatre as the new luxury Angad Arts Hotel at 634 N. Grand Ave. in...
Women apprentices find their niche and a union family at Icon...
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Granite City – Like any field of work, the trades have their stereotypes. Some people tend to think of apprentices as young...
Superstars in the Sisterhood: Call for entries!
Calling all sisters! We are gearing up for another edition of “Superstars in the Sisterhood,” a tribute to the outstanding, hard-working women who are...
Deadline for MoWIT scholarships to attend Women Build Nations Conference...
Missouri Women in Trades (MoWIT) is offering scholarships for tradeswomen interested in attending the 2017 Women Build Nations Conference in Chicago. The deadline to...
Fascinated by welding, Lexi Knapp chooses a career path less traveled...
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 pre-apprentice says she loves her work
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
In 1996, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 member Steve Knapp placed his union...
Save the date: Sisterhood celebration set for Aug. 5
Celebrate sisterhood with your fellow union tradeswomen during a social event planned for Saturday, Aug. 5 at the IBEW Local 1 union hall. Union...
Berger-Marks Foundation closes, invests remaining funds into new WILL Empower women’s...
After nearly 20 years in operation, the Berger-Marks Foundation is closing its doors and investing its remaining funds into a new project called WILL (Women Innovating...
Sheet Metal Workers Local 268 apprentice soars to new heights in...
‘It’s changed my life for the better.’
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
Four years ago, Serena Lewis was working as an automotive technician. She enjoyed the work and was...
Celebrate sisterhood at Aug. 5 social event
Come meet and socialize with your union sisters while celebrating your sisterhood on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the IBEW Local 1 Union Hall. Union...
Third-generation iron worker sisters boast careers where the sky is the...
Katie and Melanie Johnson are following in their father’s footsteps
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
For third-generation iron worker sisters Katie and Melanie Johnson, there are no glass ceilings. In...