Tureka (Tee) Dixon is a journey-level glazier (that’s someone who installs glass) with Local 252 in Philadelphia. She got into the trades because of the pay and benefits and stayed for the satisfaction of the work. Her kids are proud of their

E06: The Rewards of Being a Woman and a Union Plumber

Nov 30th, 2020 20m 13s

In this episode of Today’s Rosie we hear from Kelly Ireland, a 4th generation commercial plumber with Local 690 in Philadelphia. Kelly shares her path to becoming a plumber and what she loves about her work. She describes how she has overcome c

E05: SEPTA Tradeswomen Speak

Nov 10th, 2020 22m 13s

In this episode of Today’s Rosie we hear from two different generations of tradeswomen who work for SEPTA, Philadelphia’s regional transit agency. Melody Wells has been at SEPTA for over 25 years and is now a 2nd class mechanic. Margaret Cobb

E04: Mom is a Tradeswoman

Sep 23rd, 2020 12m 46s

In this episode of Today’s Rosie we hear from Gwen Gibson and her two teenage sons about growing up in a family where Mom is a tradeswoman. Gwen works as a 1st Class Rail Vehicle Equipment Maintainer for SEPTA, the Southeast Pennsylvania Trans

E03: Women Welders are Artists and Tradeswomen

Sep 21st, 2020 24m 12s

In this episode of Today’s Rosie we hear from two welders who have very different jobs, but both see themselves as artists and tradeswomen. Jennell Thomas is a track maintainer and self-employed 4th generation welder. Sam Toggas is a welding

E02: Getting Real about Being the “Only” Woman, and the “Only” Black Woman on the Job

Aug 26th, 2020 34m 37s

In this episode of Today’s Rosie we hear from Reverend Elaine McGuire, a Journey level Electrician with IBEW Local 98. She has over 20 years of experience, often being both the only woman and only Black woman on construction sites in the Phila

E01: Welcome to the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Project

Jul 24th, 2020 10m 51s

In this kick-off episode of Today’s Rosie we discuss the origins of the Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) project in the Philadelphia region and what the benefits are for women who pursue these careers. Nicole Fuller is a founding member