About this episode

Alden shares her experiences as a woman in construction and the financial stability it has brought her.

It’s not always easy being a woman in construction. But for Alden, a union carpenter in Massachusetts, the challenges come with a big payoff: the most financial stability she’s ever had.

People in this episode

Guest: Alden

Topics covered

• women in construction
• financial stability
• challenges in trades
• union carpentry
• personal stories

Keywords

• construction
• women
• financial stability
• carpentry
• union

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: union

Places: Massachusetts

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