Capitol Connection: Tradeswomen travel to Springfield, advocates for worker’s rights

Cole Henke

May 22, 2024 at 11:27 AM·1 min read

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades partnered with labor advocates to hold the first Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield Advocacy Day at the Capitol.

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The group wanted to show lawmakers that women make up a significant portion of these union jobs, and that their interests should be taken into account when developing policies at the State level.

Mandy Jo Ganieany, the Director of Organizing for Painters District Council 30 joined Capitol Connection to talk about the new push from labor unions, and about how they intend to consistently be a part of the conversations in Springfield.

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