Calling all amazing women in blue-collar jobs!

Dóris Marinho

March 8,2024 at 2:50PM UTC

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Calling all amazing women in blue-collar jobs!

I'm working on an article highlighting the experiences of women in traditionally male-dominated fields like construction, mechanics, etc.

Over the past few years, there's been a significant increase in the number of women entering these trades, which is reshaping workplaces and paving the way for future generations.

That's why I'm looking to profile inspiring women who can share their stories and journeys in blue-collar jobs!

Are you (or someone you know) interested in being featured? If so, please leave a comment below.

Thanks in advance for your consideration!

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AnonymousMarch 8,2024 at 3:31PM UTC
I’m a female construction superintendent for industrial construction. Stop believing the hype. There might be more women in residential or light commercial construction, but they’re certainly not working in Industrial, heavy civil, marine or even roads.
I work as senior field management on a $700M project. There are 1000 people on this job. And I can count on one finger the number of female tradesmen. I’m the only female superintendent I’ve ever met.
It is incredibly hard, hostile and females have to prove themselves every single day.
AnonymousMarch 8,2024 at 7:39PM UTC
I was in a position where I was looking to go into the HVAC industry via a Union apprenticeship program. I was flat out told that the union would do nothing to help or protect me from the harassment (verbal and sexual) that I would face on a daily basis. I was told to assume I would be treated horribly, be given the worst jobs all in the name of trying to make me quit. This was the Union's Apprentice Master telling me all these things. Don't be fooled by the hype around 'more women in the industry'. The industry hasn't changed and the men in it want to make sure it doesn't. Write an article about that.