Local 12 encourages women to join trade

October 9, 2019/in News /by MassPlumbers

“I’m so grateful for what [Local 12] has given me and the life it’s going to give me.”

That’s what apprentice, Olivia Levangie, told WBZ TV-4 reporter Chris McKinnon for a segment about the union’s efforts to recruit women. Also appearing in the piece is Barry Keady, Local 12 business agent, who says that this year’s apprentice class is about 20% women.

See the WBZ News segment.

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