Articles Tagged with ''Women in the Trades''

The WHVACR Board of Directors.

Women in HVACR unveils new leadership for 2026

New board and executive appointment aims to strengthen the organization’s mission and long-term impact on the home service industry.
January 22, 2026

Together, the executive board and board of directors aim to guide WHVACR’s strategic direction, oversee financial stewardship and ensure governance in support of the organization’s mission.


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Female technician repairing heating system pipes in the boiler room.

Breaking barriers: UA Local 9’s Committee leads the way in recruitment, mentorship and support

From schools to job sites, the union’s women-led initiative is challenging outdated stereotypes and proving that women belong in the trades.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
September 24, 2025

Women make up only 2-3% of the plumbing workforce and 8% of plumbing apprentices. In construction trades, they hold 3.9% of roles like plumber or pipefitter, a 32% increase since 2016, totaling over 314,000 tradeswomen, according to the Institute of Women’s Policy Research.



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