Some labor unions remain committed to recruiting women despite policy rollbacks

By Andrea Hsu

Published November 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM EST

Some labor unions say they're committed to growing the share of women in construction jobs, even as President Trump rolls back policies that opened doors for women.

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Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.

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