Jun 13 2023 51 mins
Today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show marks another part of the Bring Women into Construction series, and this time Sue chats with Jacob Adirte and Susan Rodriguez. Jacob is the Director of Organizing at the Nor Cal Carpenters Union, and Susan is a Field Representative for the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. The Nor Cal Carpenters Union (NCCU) has a membership of over 37,000 skilled craftspeople and is one of the largest organized voices in the construction industry. Their mission is to ensure each member can build a career with dignity that provides the best wages and benefits possible. The Northern California Carpenters Regional Council (NCCRC) is an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, one of North America’s largest building-trades unions. The NCCRC represents over 30,000 working men and women in the northern 46 counties of California as well as several thousand contractors. They have served their members, employers, and communities for over 130 years.
During the episode, Sue, Jacob and Susan discuss their new all-female pre-apprentice program, including the breakdown of the process applicants will experience.
They look at the challenge the industry faces supporting female workers on the job, particularly as they enter their childbearing years.
They also offer information for those who wish to take part in the next pre-apprenticeship program.
Join Sue, Jacob and Susan for this fascinating discussion.
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Enjoy!
What You’ll Learn in this Show:
- Why the real challenge in the industry is not recruiting people - it's retaining them.
- The importance of recruiting and retaining new talent in the industry.
- The role of the union in the construction industry and ensuring that female members are fully supported.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Susan's Phone: (209) 992-0760
Nor Cal Carpenters Union website
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