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The ‘Uphill Battle To Bring Women Into Construction Jobs Could Be Lost Under Trump’

Published Tuesday, April 8, 2025
by Labor News Story Link To 19th News
The ‘Uphill Battle To Bring Women Into Construction Jobs Could Be Lost Under Trump’

Jessica Kutz at 19th News has written an interesting story on the uphill battle to bring more Women into construction jobs now that Donald Trump is President. Kutz writes: For decades, Women have worked diligently to carve out a space in the Construction Workforce, where discrimination and sexual harassment have kept the predominantly male industry, well, male. Now they’re suing the Federal Government over its DEI policies. Additionally, Trump’s tariffs have disrupted the Construction Industry, which many in the industry believe are leading to a potential slowdown in projects and consequentially less need for Workers. 

To Read This Labor Perspective In Its Entirety, Go To: Progress on jobs for women in construction may be lost with Trump DEI

Screenshot Photo Courtesy Of Laborers Local 79/Member Jesica Cohn Via The Union’s Facebook Page.

 

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