Richard Mertens, a Special Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor, reports on Women in the Construction Industry who have become Sisters In The Brotherhood - a phrase that resonates powerfully among American Tradeswomen.  It expresses not only their hard-won and deeply felt camaraderie, but also both their aspirations and their struggles as Women increasingly don hard hats and tool belts and shoulder their way into the domain of American Construction Workers.  Lisa Lujano is a nearly 25-year Member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 54 in Bridgeview, Illinois who loves her work.  Working alongside other Women Carpenters. “We were able to relate, be more comfortable with each other,” says Lujano, adding - almost exultingly: “We’re ‘Sisters In The Brotherhood!’”

To Directly Access This Apprenticeship And Training Labor News Story, Go To: Women in construction find solidarity – and equal pay - CSMonitor.com