Tradeswoman in the News: Sonya Codero

Sonya Codero joined Piledrivers Local 56 in Boston through a project with hiring goals.  The UMass Boston PLA covers $700 million worth of construction over ten years, and includes workforce hiring goals of 50% Boston residents, 25% people of color and 10% women.  


The PLA also established an Access and Opportunity Committee which has worked hard to ensure contractors meet the goals.  The job is just starting, but Sonya represents the difference that hiring goals can make.  For more information on the project, go to http://www.mass.gov/anf/property-mgmt-and-construction/oversight-agencies/dcam/community-access-and-outreach-for-the-university-/access-and-opportunity-information.html.