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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

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” Sarah Liles, an estimator and project engineer, also notes that women often need to self-advocate in a way that men don’t: “You have to take responsibility for your own education. About unions…. You see very few women in [the non-union] side, and if you do see them they’re holding a stop or slow sign or flagging.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. In fact, it’s estimated that this federal investment will add at least 1.5 In the field, that’s even less.