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The national trade skills shortage in Australia is primarily being caused by the imbedded negative culture against women which actively discourages women from pursuing trade careers, such as building and construction.
Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald today said the end of wage discrimination against women, who retire on average with half the savings of men, is an issue that impacts on women and families across Australia.
The COVID-19 cyclone of change and challenges, which has confronted Australia’s building, construction and property sectors for nearly three months, will be the subject of the next Tradeswomen Australia’s online seminar.
Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women, has become the Patron of Tradeswomen Australia.
Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald today called for an end to the discrimination against women in the trades area, saying it was a major threat to the economy.
Discrimination Against Women in Trades Area A Major Issue for Australia’s Recovery
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Tradeswomen Australia said the introduction of the COVID-19 virus prevention programs into the building industry has lifted the focus on mental health issues in the workplace. This issue will be discussed in an online forum by Tradeswomen Australia on 15 April 2020.
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