October 19, 2008

“Joe the Plumber” got to ask his question, now it’s Sarah the Plumber and other tradeswomen’s turn. Sarah is a real licensed plumber, member of the UA Local 130 here in Chicago, and the Chairperson of Chicago Women in Trades Board of Directors. Beth Barton, who is the chair of Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) ( Read more... )

Chicago Women in Trades is sponsoring an art competition and exhibition on the theme of women as "Homemakers" in contemporary society.  Any artist or craftster is welcome to submit work according to certain guidelines.  If you are interested, let me know and I will email you the guidelines and application.  Entries are due April 15, and the show ( Read more... )

You've heard me talk about the organization I work with, Chicago Women in Trades; below is a link to great story about us from the front page of the Metro section of the Sunday Chicago Tribune (10-28-07) with a circulation of 940,520 papers. Check it out.

For more information:  www.chicagowomenintrades.org

The complete article can be viewed at:
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