THANK YOU, TRADESWOMEN This Labor Day, we give thanks to Nettie Dokes and all the women who build the world around us. As the first African American woman in the nation to become a Journeyman Lineman, Nettie has spent every day of her career since building a legacy of dedication and perseverance, of getting the job done right and breaking barriers along the way. Now, she aims to inspire the next generation of tradeswomen to do the same, both through her work at WINTER, an organization for women

The votes are in, and our winning tradeswomen have been selected! There were hundreds of submissions including contractors, plumbers, HVAC technicians and more. We randomly selected our finalists, then let the votes decide the final four. We're pleased to announce Adrienne B., Jaelin B., Louise H. and Sarah F. as our Women in Trades winners! These women excel on the jobsite and off, and it has been our honor to share their stories. They’ve each been rewarded with a Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ SURGE™ 1/

Tradeswomen Build Nations brought together women from the Building Trades from across North America to continue to open doors of opportunity and keep our unions and industry moving forward. https://bit.ly/4hiyWYE | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

In this video, which screened for SMART members during Tradeswomen Build Nations 2023, General President Michael Coleman and women leaders from across our union reflect on the progress SMART has made and the bright future ahead when it comes to including and uplifting women and people of ALL backgrounds. | Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers