Save the date 4.20.2011 2:30 - 4:30 Building Equality for Women in the Construction Trades

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please join the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy for its

30^th Women's Research Forum

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  
Building Equality for Women in the Construction Trades

Why has there been so little progress for women in the construction industry? What keeps women at less than 3% of the construction workforce? How can women be assured access to high-paying jobs in the trades? Participate in the public release event for new report examining what it will take to achieve gender equality in an industry on the rebound.

Join report authors Susan Moir, Director of the Labor Resource Center, and Meryl Thomson, Researcher, Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, as they consider the barriers and opportunities for women in the construction trades. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

When: Wednesday, 20 April 2011 from 2:30-4:30 pm in the Chancellor's Conference Room

Where: University of Massachusetts Boston, Quinn Administration Building (3^rd floor)

Additional event information will soon be made available.