Supporting Women in the Trades

Now more than ever, skilled trade workers are vital to society's everyday safety, health and well-being. At Oatey Co., we try to shed light on the significance of the trades while educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of professionals. Oatey Co. recently received some insight from Doreen Cannon, president of Journeymen Plumbers Local 55 in Cleveland, Ohio, and an instructor at the training center to mark Women in Construction Week (March 6-12).Educating other women about the opportunities that the trades offer is one of Cannon's passions. As a union president, she's been able to attend and speak at conferences for