Bill Text: IL HR0752 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commends the women in trades who are breaking down barriers, demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication, and serving as role models for others. Encourages ongoing efforts to support tradeswomen, including future events, educational programs, and initiatives that promote equal opportunities in union construction trades. Expresses support for skilled trades and the need for a diverse and inclusive workforce to meet the demands of a growing economy. Encourages collaboration among businesses, labor organizations, and educational institutions to create pathways for women to enter and thrive in trades. Congratulates the organizers, sponsors, and participants of the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield event for their efforts and contributions in making the event a success.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-24 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason [HR0752 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0752-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The skilled trades keep our country running and
are essential in keeping our communities safe and healthy;
with the projected job growth and financial freedom provided,
the trades can provide an engaging and satisfying career path;
and
WHEREAS, While the trades have been a male-dominated field
historically, more and more women are starting to join the
industry, and progress has been made toward greater gender
equality in these industries; and
WHEREAS, Tradeswomen have had a positive impact on the
local economy, the workforce, and community development in the
State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, It is important to inspire young women and girls
to consider careers in skilled trades and to offer
opportunities for STEM education and vocational training
through DOL approved Apprenticeship Programs; and
WHEREAS, Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield on May 16, 2023
is the first annual Illinois Tradeswomen Recruitment and Lobby
Day, an event designed to shine a spotlight on women in trades
typically dominated by men, to celebrate women around our

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State who work with tools, and to foster a sense of community
and solidarity among tradeswomen and the broader Illinois
community; and
WHEREAS, Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield is a day to
learn about the building and construction trades and the
various job opportunities available to all women across the
State of Illinois and is open to women of all ages and all
experience levels who are interested in strong/equitable pay,
apprentice training, and the support of a union contract;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we commend the women in trades who are breaking down barriers,
demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication, and serving as
role models for others; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we encourage ongoing efforts to support
tradeswomen, including future events, educational programs,
and initiatives that promote equal opportunities in union
construction trades; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we express support for skilled trades and
the need for a diverse and inclusive workforce to meet the
demands of a growing economy; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage collaboration among
businesses, labor organizations, and educational institutions
to create pathways for women to enter and thrive in trades; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That we congratulate the organizers, sponsors,
and participants of the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield
event for their efforts and contributions in making the event
a success; and be it further